Human Resource Audit in the Hospital Industry: An Empirical Study of Hospitals in the Rajkot Region (Gujarat, India)

Abstract

This paper develops and applies a comprehensive human resource (HR) audit framework tailored for hospitals in the Rajkot region of Gujarat, India. Using an explanatory mixed-methods approach (document audit, structured questionnaire, and key-informant interviews), the study evaluates HR policy completeness, statutory compliance, recruitment & selection, performance management, training & development, employee welfare and HR metrics. The paper presents the literature background, a detailed methodology, an audit instrument, an analysis plan, a results reporting template, discussion points, recommendations, limitations and a formatted reference list. The goal is to provide hospital leaders, HR practitioners and policy-makers in Rajkot with a ready-to-use HR audit blueprint and actionable interventions to strengthen workforce management and patient-care outcomes.