THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE CADRE TRAINING AND CONFERENCE CENTER (HOTEL) IN XICHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of human resource management practices on employee performance at the Cadre Training and Conference Center (Hotel) in Xicheng District, Beijing. The unique challenges of HRM in the hospitality sector within a government-operated facility, which operates under different structural and operational constraints compared to private sector hotels.Methodology – This study involves surveying 180 employees at the Cadre Training and Conference Center in Beijing, selected through stratified random sampling. A questionnaire was used to gather data on human resource management practices and employee performance, covering three main sections: respondent information, HRM practices, and performance metrics. Data analysis includes descriptive statistics for initial data review and inferential statistics using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test hypotheses, with a significance level set at 0.05.Results – human resource management practices, particularly in the areas of recruitment and selection, reward system, career management and performance appraisal, have a statistically significant influence on employee performance at Cadre Training and Conference Center (Hotel) in Xicheng District, Beijing, with a predictive power of 83.3%.Implications – The study suggests key implications for enhancing employee performance. Companies should improve performance appraisal systems to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals. Recruitment processes should be thorough and transparent, attracting the right talent and supporting employee integration. A fair and well-communicated reward system is essential for maintaining motivation, and companies should offer additional benefits to meet employee needs. Lastly, clear career management strategies should be implemented to support employee growth, with regular monitoring to align career development with organizational goals.Originality/Value – This study offers new insights into how specific HRM practices—recruitment, reward systems, career management, and performance appraisals—significantly impact employee performance in the hospitality sector. It provides practical recommendations for improving HR strategies, making it valuable for HR professionals and managers in similar settings.