HR AUDIT

CONCEPT-HR records provide information regarding the utilisation of human resources in an objective way. However, in most cases, these are not sufficient. A critical evaluation of manpower programmes is required to identify the areas where improvements are needed and to set things in order. Audit is an important aspect of managerial control. It involves examination and verification of accounts and records. Human resouces audit implies a critical examination and evaluation of policies, programmes and procedures in the areas of HR management. It is a periodic review to measure the effectiveness of HR management and also to determine further steps for a more effective use of human resources.
HR audit involves a formal, systematic and in-depth analysis, investigation and comparison. The primary aim of HR audit is to determine whether the personnel policies and practices are consistent with organisational objectives. It also determine how effectively the personnel policies and programmes have been implemented.