Human Resource Management in
Apparel Industry
The apparel industry is Sri
Lanka's largest provider of employment. Directly or indirectly, no other
industry matches the apparel industry. It contributes the most to the country's
exports. Business organizations are made up of people and function through
people. Textile industries are no exception to this. Hence, it is essential for
every organization to adopt the human resource management practices in the
administration.
What is Human Resource Management in Garment Industry.
Human resource management in
garment industry has been defined as the function in garment factory that facilitates
the most effective utilization of human resource to achieve the objectives of
both the garment factory and the employee.
So we can say that, there is
no doubt that the “Personnel” as the
principal resource of a labor intensive garment industry plays a crucial role
in any productivity improvement and development. Every success of the garment
factory is depending on efficient and effective man power, further the labor
compromises about 20-30% of the cost price of a garment. Therefore, the way people
are directed, motivated, or utilized will be decided on whether the organization
will be prosperous and survive or fail,. Functions of human resource management
in garment industry are given in a graph below for better understanding,
Graph 1: Functions of Human
Resource Management in Garment Industry
HRM Issues
High level of employee
turnover among operational level employees has been identified as a
contemporary management issue which can be seen common in apparel sector in Sri
Lanka resulting both intangible and tangible costs to the company.
In the current competitive
business world, employee turnover has been a major problem for many
organizations as it has directly influenced on the smooth flow of
organizational day-today operations. Turnover remains one of the most troubling
issues for apparel sector (Weerawansa et al. 2012).
Suggestions
How management relates to
employees and communicates with them is key. I believe you have to always tell
the truth even if it is the hard truth, and explain why certain things are not
possible. Ultimately, humanity, and the manner in which you treat people count.
It is important to make time to speak to everyone including the service staff.
In order to do that you have to manage your time.
References:
Weerawansa
et al. 2012, „Labor turnover in the White collar job categories of the Sri
Lanka‟s Ready-made Garments Industry: emerging trends and causal factors in the
post MFA period‟, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference, pp. 159-162.
you have highlighted an important HR issue in present environment, this issue not only in apparel sector but also most of the sectors particularly in Sri lanka, mainly due to recognition given to machine operating girls in the society may be a reason to high turnover of employees, and also young men in Sri lanka have given preference to ride a three wheeler where he can remain always with family and earn quick money.
ReplyDeleteNimmitha, you have emphasised very well the need and the importance of HRM function for a labour intensive organisation.
ReplyDeleteGood article Nimmitha, You have clearly mentioned what cause the employee turnover and what the impacts of that specially in apparel industry and what are the solution that can be taken to avoid this. good work mate!
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Good article Nimmitha, as you have suggested in the article, the staff turnover is a major issue in other industries as well. Is there a common practice in the apparel industry to have regular feedback session with the employees? or how often this communication with the employees happen?
ReplyDeleteNice work. HRM in Apparel industry is most difficult as you explained employee turnover plays major role in it is believed that one employees annual salary is equal to cost of recruitment of one employee. Only the best HR practices can address this issue.
ReplyDeleteYou have highlighted the importance of the Apparel sector in Sri Lanka. In your article you are pointing out high level of employee turnover which is a critical issue facing mostly industrial sector.When we look at the top countries in apparel sector they have applied new technology to their industry. But Sri Lankan entrepreneurs fear to include modern technology to their companies due to the instability of the economy.To sustain in the industry & retain the employees the companies have to refurbish their outlook and ethics to smoothly excel in the industry
ReplyDeleteEmployee turnover is a burning issue in many of the industries today.However I believe employee turnover is mostly seen in the apparel sector due to how the society perceives the employees working in garment factories. Specially the employees are being perceived differently due to the post 'juki machine operator'. Further a majority of the youth have sound educational qualifications, at least passing of ordinary level,advanced level or vocational qualifications. Therefore most of them are reluctant to join apparel sector jobs. Remodeling the apparel sector in order to attract and enhance the societys' morale on this sector can be done to overcome these issues.
ReplyDeleteApperal industry is the.Most.Large.Employee turnover industrie in srilanka i think you.Have clearly mention.About.It
ReplyDeleteYou need to support your claims/statements with evidence in the form of citation and references to get academic significance
ReplyDeleteGood Article Nimmitha. As you have mentioned the employee turnover is a major issue in apparel industry.
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