英文摘要 |
In recent years, under the pressure of globalization, liberalization as well as intense business competition from Mainland China, firms have constantly been seeking to achieve better product/service qualities in all aspects of business in order to strengthen their competitiveness. Industrial and technological upgrades have resulted in an increase of demand for a high quality work force. Consequently, human resources has become a central part of the knowledge economy and business management. In the hairdressing salon industry, human capital is the critical factor that determines a salon’s performance. This study aims to investigate the link between the implementation of HR practices, the improvement of employees’ skills and the employee contribution incentives. A sample of 298 hair stylists was collected from 102 hair salons. Results obtained using the structural equation model indicates that the mediation effect of working skill and HR practices enhance employee job performance, whereas HR practices exert a significant negative influence on employee turnover. The primary focus of HR practices should be on training, improvement of employee skills as well as a reasonable welfare and compensation package for employees. This will help stimulate higher performance and lower the turnover rate. |