The relationship between Human Resources Management Practices (HRMp) and employee engagement among staff at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sports Centre / Muhammad Aliff Halim ... [et al.].

This investigation examined the correlation between Human Resources Management (HRM) methodologies and workforce engagement among University Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sport Centre personnel. The primary goal of this research was to assess the effect of HRM practices on employee involvement. A quantitative methodology was employed, utilizing surveys distributed to 40 staff members. These surveys included questionnaires that assessed HRM practices and employee engagement. The results revealed high scores for HRM practices, particularly in performance appraisal (M = 3.96) and employee involvement (M = 3.95). Employee engagement levels also demonstrated a high score, with vigor recording the highest score (M = 4.44). Overall, there is a significant positive relationship between HRM practices and employee engagement (r = 0.662, p < 0.001). The results imply that efficient HRM practices are pivotal in cultivating employee engagement within the sports center environment. This study advances the understanding of the impact of HRM on employee engagement within university sports institutions and offers valuable insights for enhancing organizational strategies and outcomes.