HRM -hard&soft

Question 1

The difference between hard&soft HRM

Answer 1

Hard- employees are viewed as a resource
Soft- employees are seen as assets

Question 2

Features of hard and soft HRM

Answer 2

HARD: -employees usually on part time or zero hour contracts (job insecurity)
- need to be flexible
SOFT: -employees are on permanent contracts (job security)
-potential for growth
-invest lots in training