Effective Utilization of Human Resource Management Practices to Increase Employee Productivity

Abstract

In an increasingly competitive global business environment, organizations rely heavily on effective human resource management (HRM) practices to enhance employee productivity and sustain performance. This study examines the impact of key HRM practices—recruitment and selection, training and development, and reward and recognition—on employee productivity within the banking sector of Pakistan. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was adopted, and data were collected from 101 employees using a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. Statistical analysis using SPSS revealed a significant positive relationship between HRM practices and employee productivity, with reward and recognition showing the strongest influence. The findings are supported by theoretical perspectives such as the Resource-Based View (RBV) and the Ability-Motivation-Opportunity (AMO) framework. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence from a developing economy and offers practical implications for HR professionals to design strategic HR systems aligned with organizational goals.