Human Resource Management Standards

Human Resource Management Standards 

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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the world’s largest standards development body, with more than 26,000 published standards designed to make life easier, safer, and better. ISO standards focus on identifying the best solutions to global challenges, providing organizations with internationally accepted frameworks for improvement.

In the field of Human Resource Management (HRM), several ISO standards support organizations in effectively managing their workforce, strengthening human capital, and fostering sustainable growth. Some key standards include:

• ISO 30400:2022 — Human resource management — Vocabulary

• ISO/TS 24179:2020 — Human resource management — Occupational health and safety metrics

• ISO 30414:2025 — Human resource management — Requirements and recommendations for human capital reporting and disclosure

• ISO 30415:2021 — Human resource management — Diversity and inclusion

• ISO/TS 30425:2021 — Human resource management — Workforce availability metrics cluster

• ISO/TS 30427:2021 — Human resource management — Costs metrics cluster

• ISO/TS 30428:2021 — Human resource management — Skills and capabilities metrics cluster

• ISO/TS 30432:2021 — Human resource management — Workforce productivity metrics cluster

Human Capital and Its Importance

Human capital (HC) represents the cumulative knowledge, skills, and abilities of people within an organization. It directly influences long-term performance, innovation, and competitive advantage. By adopting relevant ISO HRM standards, organizations can optimize outcomes, align strategies with workforce needs, and create inclusive, productive, and resilient workplaces.

Accessing the Standards

These standards are available for purchase from the ISO sales counter or through the national standards body of any ISO member country.

Regards,
Keshav Ram Singhal