Employee Relations
A group of employees refuse to work overtime unless paid extra, even though the company says it’s “mandatory.”
Collective Bargaining
A company asks candidates to complete a timed numerical reasoning test before the interview.
Aptitude Test
A new employee learns how to use the ERP system by observing a senior colleague during work hours.
On the job training
Employees are evaluated by their teammates and direct reports, not just their boss.
360 Degree
A firm’s salaries are competitive, but attrition remains high because employees feel unsafe and overworked.
well being, non monetory benefits, environment, WLB
Two high-performing union members are spreading misinformation about a new performance policy, increasing union–management tension.
union - Collective Consultation
Hiring current employees for open positions is known as?
Internal Hiring
HR is pressured to fill a vacancy quickly; skipping job analysis would save time but risk mismatch later.
over speed hiring
A manager rates all employees as “Meets Expectations” to avoid arguments.
Central Tendency Error
New hires are offered higher salaries than existing employees; now senior employees are demotivated.
pay compression
An employee claims mental harassment due to unrealistic deadlines, but the manager argues it’s a business necessity. HR must intervene without hurting productivity.
work stress
AI screening software shortlists fewer women for leadership roles due to past hiring patterns.
Employees enjoy a training program, but customer service still suffers and no skill improvement is seen.
Level 3 Kirkpatrick issue - No behaviour transfer
An employee receives low rating because the manager is still annoyed about a small incident from last week.
recency bias
Gig workers demand social security benefits; company claims they’re not formal employees
confusion over employee classification
Workers are demanding wage hikes; management says it cannot afford them. Both sides have failed negotiations twice.
Industrial Disputes Act
A recruiter rejects a candidate because she looks too young to manage teams, without evaluating her skills.
age bias/ stereotyping
A global leadership program fails because Indian participants find it culturally biased and unrealistic.
Localisation of training / cross cultural training
A salesperson is rated poorly because his manager doesn't personally like him.
personal Bias
Your company recently hired new graduates at salaries significantly higher than existing employees at the same job level. Now, experienced employees feel undervalued and are demanding salary corrections. Budget is limited, and management refuses across-the-board increments. As the HR head, how will you address internal equity without drastically increasing costs?
Restructure pay bands, non monetory benefits
A woman accuses a senior leader of subtle sexist comments. Leadership resists investigation fearing reputation loss. HR must decide next step.
Internal Committee - POSH
Candidates are put through business simulations, presentations, and group discussions before selection.
assessment centers
The CEO wants training on “innovation thinking,” but HR research shows employees lack basic digital literacy first.
Training Needs Assessment
In your organization’s annual appraisal cycle, managers routinely rate most employees as “above average.” A recent audit shows:
Star performers are not being differentiated
Average performers receive similar raises
High performers have started disengaging and some are quitting
The company wants a fair performance appraisal system without creating a cut-throat or demotivating environment.As the HR lead, what changes will you implement?
Set measurable, SMART KPIs
Use multi-source (360°) feedback
Train managers on rating biases (halo, leniency, recency effects).
Link differentiated ratings to rewards
A manufacturing company uses a group bonus system to reward production teams. However, high performers feel demotivated because low performers still receive the same bonus. As an HR strategist, how will you redesign the reward system to keep teamwork intact while motivating individual effort?
social loafing