NIPM, through its decades of continuous studies and reflections, has evolved quality standards for key People Processes that directly contribute to the bottom-line, sustainability and social standing of organisations.
NIPM People Process Standards help organisations understand their people practices from different business dimensions, identify gaps and reboot for driving sustainable business results. NIPM Certification is the first step for an organization in its journey of transcending to a People Organization. Our mission is to help organizations succeed through robust people processes.
Organizations that apply for this certification undergo a rigorous assessment. The organizations that achieve the Institute’s Global Standards will get NIPM Certification for a period of three years. NIPM 4000:2016 Quality Certifications signify HR Excellence and is a mark of having World Class People Practices. The Certifications will give a competitive edge to succeed in Talent Management in the disruptive business environment.
Business advantages of NIPM 4000:2016 certifications
Organizations can reap mainly the following advantages of getting NIPM 4000 Certifications for the key People Processes
- Can become the most valued organization.
- Can bring up People Processes to Global Standards.
- Can use Award Logo on website and communication which signifies symbol of People Excellence and mark of world-class People Processes.
- Higher attraction and retention.
- Competitive edge over others in talent hiring and retention.
- Can sustain the organizational success.
NIPM 4000:2016 People Process Quality Standards
A. Business advantages of NIPM4000 certifications
Organisations can reap mainly the following advantages of getting NIPM4000 Certifications for key their HR processes.
- Can become the most valued organization
- Can bring up People processes to Global Standards
- Can use Award Logo on your website and communications which sig-nifies symbol of HR excellence and mark of world-class People processes
- Increase in Employee Engagement Score
- Higher attraction and retention
- Competitive edge over others in talent hiring
- Can sustain the organizational success
B. Categories of NIPM 4000 Standards
| NIPM 4001: 2016 | Hiring |
|---|---|
| NIPM 4002: 2016 | Training & Development |
| NIPM 4003: 2016 | Succession Planning |
| NIPM 4004: 2016 | Mentoring |
| NIPM 4005: 2016 | Reward & Recognition |
| NIPM 4006: 2016 | Performance Management System |
| NIPM 4007: 2016 | Industrial Relations Practices |
| NIPM 4008: 2016 | Human Resource Information System |
| NIPM 4009: 2016 | Employee Healthcare |
| NIPM 4010: 2016 | Grievance Management |
| NIPM 4011: 2016 | Employee Communication |
| NIPM 4012: 2016 | Employee Benefits |
| NIPM 4013: 2016 | Employee Suggestion |
| NIPM 4014: 2016 | HR Analytics |
| NIPM 4015: 2016 | Career Management |
| NIPM 4016: 2016 | Competency Management |
| NIPM 4017: 2016 | Workforce Planning |
| NIPM 4018: 2016 | OB Process |
| NIPM 4019: 2016 | Organizational Design & Development |
| NIPM 4020: 2016 | Knowledge Management |
C. Dimensions of Evaluation of Process
- Business Alignment
- Ethical
- Robust
- People
- Value creation
- Sustainability
- Culture fit
- Process Leadership
- Measurability
- System approach
D. Certification Process
- Registration
- Process document submission as per process templates
- Phase I audit by Independent Audit firm
- Phase II audit by Independent Audit firm
- Appraisal of audit report by Board of Certification
- Re-audit, if required
- Recommendation of Board of Certification
- Approval by National Council
- Provisional Certification for 1 year
- Compliance audit after 1 year
- Confirmation or revocation of the provisional certification
- Final certification for 3 years
- Audit after 3 years for renewal
E. Independent Audit
Independent HR auditor will audit the HR process against the NIPM 4000 standards on all the 10 dimensions. Independent auditors are empaneled by NIPM after a rigours assessment and training on NIPM4000 Standards with the help of reputed academic institution in the country.
F. Board of Certification
NIPM has an excellent team of renowned Academicians, Practitioners, Jurist, Consultants etc. in the Board of Certification who would be assessing audit reports and evidences and recommend for award of NIPM 4000 Certification.