New Models of High Performance Work Systems - Equality Authority

new models of high performancework systemsFigure 3.1 to Figure 3.4 illustrates someinteresting findings regarding SHRM:p The use of SHRM varies significantlydepending on the nature of the industry.Companies in the personal services sectorreported most extensive use of SHRM(64.41%), while those working in healthservices have the least extensive use ofSHRM (only 35.77%).p The use of SHRM appears to be muchmore extensive in subsidiaries offoreign companies than Irish indigenouscompanies (57.29% vs. 38.72%).p The use of SHRM was linked withworkforce size, with companies with morethan 500 employees being more likely touse SHRM than companies with less than500 employees (58.01% vs. 45%).p There is no significant difference betweenthe levels of SHRM used in non-unionisedcompanies and unionised companies.p Companies that have implemented apartnership policy are significantly morelikely to utilise SHRM.22 > Figure 3.1Strategic HRM Usage x Type of IndustryAll Firms48.81Personal Services 64.4Chemical Products 63.56Transport/Communications 61.35Finance Services 56.49Energy/Water 52.57Metal Mfg. 47.89Other Mfg. 47.02Other Services 45.34Agriculture/Forestry 44.98Building 44.75Retail & Distribution 38.02Health Services 35.770 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100Extent of SHRM Usage