The Role of Human Resource Management Practices in Promoting Belonging at Workplace
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https://doi.org/10.36325/ghjec.v22i2.21533Keywords:
human resource management practices, workplace belonging, health sectorAbstract
The research aims to identify the role of human resource management practices in enhancing workplace belonging in the health sector. The research was applied to a sample of administrative employees within hospitals of the Najaf Health Department. A model was formulated and tested using statistical tools such as regression analysis and structural modeling. The research reached the most important conclusions: There is a positive impact of human resource management practices on workplace belonging، as good human resource practices create a supportive organizational culture، reduce isolation، and increase group cohesion among employees.
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