HRM and the Organization [NACE: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8]There are many issues affecting organizations today, such as employee retention, flexible work schedule, contingent workforce, talent...

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    I would like to discuss the issue of work-life balance and how it integrates with two functional areas of HRM: training and development and compensation and benefits.
    Work-life balance is a critical issue that affects both the organization and its employees (Chopra, 2022). It refers to the ability of employees to balance their personal and professional lives, which is essential for their well-being and job satisfaction. When employees experience a poor work-life balance, they may feel overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out, which can lead to lower productivity, absenteeism, and turnover. One way HRM can address this issue is through training and development. By offering training programs that focus on time management, stress management, and work-life balance, employees can learn new skills to help them better manage their workloads and personal lives (Afif, 2019). This, in turn, can improve their well-being, job satisfaction, and overall productivity. HRM can also provide coaching and mentoring programs to support employees in achieving a better work-life balance.
    In terms of compensation and benefits, offering flexible work arrangements can help employees better manage their personal and professional lives. Flexible work arrangements can include telecommuting, job sharing, or flexible schedules (Santhanam et al., 2021). Telecommuting allows employees to work from home or another remote...