What recommendations can be made to improve google's human resource management practices in order for them to best contribute to the firm's achievement of its strategic objectives? Base your recommendations and conclusions on concepts related to the different primary functions of HR.
Current Objectives:
Uniqueness
Free thinking
Google want high costs of benefits
Keep the talent
Current HR Practices:
Performance management (training).
Training Programs - Cost-benefit analysis, Evaluates
Performance Management - Internal Communication, Align with Organization Objectives, Interviews (Individual and Team)
Staffing
Sourcing - Internal & External
Selection - Person-Organization fit
Retention - Compensation Packages/Training
Free Lunch or Snacks
Health Insurance
401K Plan
PTO -1st year Engineers = 15 days PTO, After 5 years = 25 days PTO
On site Gym
Paid Leave = 22 weeks for Mothers, 12 weeks for Fathers/Adoptive Parents
Beer/Wine on Fridays
Bring your pet to work (select locations)
Deceased Spouse, then surviving spouse get 50% of salary for 10 years
Wellness and Healthcare Services
Match Googler’s donation/Community Service
Manages Finances - retirement plan, 401k, etc
Overall google's employees are very happy and have a lot fun in their very relaxed organizational culture.