A Study on Human Resource Practices and Their Impact on Employee Performance: Evidence from Poppys Knitwear Private Limited, Tirupur

This study examines the impact of Human Resource (HR) practices on employee performance at Poppys Knitwear Private Limited, Tirupur, a prominent export-oriented knitwear manufacturer. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from 140 employees through a structured questionnaire employing stratified random sampling. Key HR practices analyzed include recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, employee engagement, wellness programs, and leadership development. Statistical tools such as percentage analysis, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and Chi-square tests were applied. Findings reveal that 75% of employees rated their onboarding experience positively, 78.6% were satisfied with compensation, and 65.7% expressed overall satisfaction with HR practices. ANOVA results (F = 0.281, p = 0.995) indicated no significant difference in perception of HR practices across age groups. Correlation analysis demonstrated strong positive relationships among most HR variables. Chi-square tests confirmed no significant association between demographic variables (age, experience) and HR perceptions. The study concludes that structured and strategically aligned HR practices significantly contribute to employee motivation, productivity, and organizational performance.