HR Practices and Employee Productivity: A Study with Reference to Vidura Developers Private Limited, Nagercoil

Abstract

In today's competitive business environment, Human Resource (HR) practices are recognized as a key determinant of employee productivity. This study examines the role of HR practices in improving employee productivity with specific reference to Vidura Developers Private Limited, Nagercoil, a multi-disciplinary organization operating in the HR consulting and civil construction sectors. The study focuses on two key objectives: (1) to assess the key HR practices followed at Vidura Developers Pvt. Ltd., and (2) to identify HR challenges that affect employee productivity. Primary data were collected from 132 employees using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Mean Score Analysis were employed as statistical tools. The findings reveal that employee type significantly influences perceptions of Training & Development, Career Growth, and Overall HR Practices (p < 0.05), while experience level shows no significant variation across HR practice perceptions. Mean score analysis of HR challenges yielded an overall mean of 3.78 (High), with unclear HR policies (Mean = 3.98) identified as the most critical barrier to productivity. The study concludes that organizations must prioritize clarity in HR policies, equitable treatment across employment types, and targeted training to foster a more productive workforce.