HR internal & external influences

Internal influences: 

- Corporate objectives: cost reduction might require HR to implement redundancies, job relocations, etc. 

- Operational objectives: introduction of new IT or other systems & processes may require new staff training or fewer staff. 

- Financial strategies: what capital is available to recruit staff & train the workforce. 

External influences: 

- Economical changes: changes in the level of unemployment/ the labour market will affect the supply of available people & pay rates. 

- Ethical influences: ensuring that the business' recruitment & training policies don't discriminate against anyones ~ race, religion, culture, age, sexual orientation, etc.