This document discusses contemporary human resource management (HRM) practices. It begins by stating that HR is the most important asset for achieving competitive advantage. It then discusses insights into HR, including that attracting and retaining talent is critical in today's dynamic business environment. The document outlines different types of HRM practices like employment security and self-managed teams. It also discusses factors that affect HRM practices, both internal factors like organization structure, and external factors like legislation and globalization. The document claims that effective HRM practices can enhance organizational performance. It provides examples of contemporary practices used by different organizations and concludes that HRM practices should be regularly analyzed and updated based on employee feedback.