Human Resource Management in Higher Educational Institutions in India

Abstract

Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a crucial role in improving educational quality, institutional performance, and overall effectiveness of the organisation. This research provides a comparative analysis of HRM practices in India public and private educational institutions, focusing on the main differences in how each sector manages its workforce. It focuses on five major HR functions: compensation, recruitment, performance appraisal, motivation and training. This research uses a mixed-method approach, combining both the quantitative and the qualitative data. Structured and semi-structured interviews and surveys were conducted with the teachers, administrators, and the HR professionals which differs across the various regions of the country which gathers thorough discrimination. Understanding these HR practices is important for improving employee retention and developing human capital in educational institutions. The study also examines how factors such as governance, institutional autonomy, and the policy frameworks shape the strategies of HR in each sector.