Managers rely on continuous feedback to assess organizational health and take timely corrective actions. This article reports the results of a human resource (HR) audit conducted at ABC Group, a metal casting and auto-ancillary manufacturer in Maharashtra, India. Using a descriptive survey of 117 employees across three plants (1,2,3), supported by interviews and record reviews, we evaluated HR policies and practices in communication, work environment, training, career development, appraisal, recognition, compensation, recruitment, health and safety, and job security. Findings indicate strong internal communication, well-structured training, and clear performance accountability. However, employees reported dissatisfaction with recruitment processes, delayed compensation benefits, inadequate health and safety measures, and low perceived job security. Hypothesis tests (t-tests and ANOVA) showed no significant differences in overall HR policy satisfaction across gender, age, and educational status, but significant differences in retention intentions by experience level and skill category. We discuss actionable improvements—strengthening safety implementation, revising recruitment methods, ensuring timely benefits, and increasing participation in decision-making—to enhance morale, retention, and labor–management cooperation.
Keywords: absenteeism, audit, compensation, health and safety, hr audit, industrial relations, manufacturing, recruitment, training and development
How to cite this article: Joshi J, Malde NM, Kumar HD, Kumari GP, HR Audit as a Tool for Workforce Sustainability: A Study in Indian Manufacturing Firm. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(4s): 802-812; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.4s.93
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