Bridging the Gap: Human Resource Management Strategies in Romania's Evolving Labor Market within the European Union Framework. Study Case in Bihor County, Romania.
This study examines the role of human resource management (HRM) practices in addressing labor market challenges in Romania, a relatively new member of the European Union (EU). Focusing on Bihor County, the research investigates how Romanian employers adapt their HRM strategies to navigate labor s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editura Universitatii din Oradea
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Analele Universităţii din Oradea. Relaţii Internaţionale şi Studii Europene |
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| Online Access: | https://analerise.igri.ro/resurse/reviste/2024/Delia-Georgeta%20BEKESI%20-%20Zsolt-Botond%20BOTTYAN.pdf |
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| Summary: | This study examines the role of human resource management (HRM)
practices in addressing labor market challenges in Romania, a relatively new member
of the European Union (EU). Focusing on Bihor County, the research investigates how
Romanian employers adapt their HRM strategies to navigate labor shortages and align
with EU competitiveness standards. Through a quantitative analysis of 254 private
sector employers, the study explores the interplay between post-communist
entrepreneurial culture, evolving HRM practices, and EU-driven economic objectives.
Findings reveal a persistent parochial management approach, with employers
reluctant to engage professional recruitment services or explore international labor
markets. The research identifies a significant mismatch between employer demands
and available skills, particularly in vocational and technical fields. While employers
recognize the value of workplace training, there is less emphasis on other retention
strategies such as competitive compensation or work-life balance initiatives. The study
highlights the need for closer collaboration between educational institutions and
employers to align training programs with market needs. It also underscores the
importance of developing more sophisticated HRM strategies to address ongoing labor
shortages and enhance Romania's competitiveness within the EU. This research
contributes to the understanding of HRM's role in bridging the gap between Romania's
economic potential and its current performance within the EU framework. |
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| ISSN: | 2067-1253 2067-3647 |