Adaptation to Crisis in Practices of Personnel Management in Russian Branches and Affiliates of International Companies

This work is aimed at analysis of HRM-practices adaptation process in Russian branches and affiliates of international companies. The practical importance of the research lies upon the fact that the period of economic instability in Russia are not yet fully passed, and its impact on the HRM systems of international companies is not studied yet. In this study it was identified and analyzed the most common practices of HRM in the companies. In addition, it was considered very concept of management practices, as well as the concept of human resource management system. The study identified the main directions of adaptation of the human personnel management practices to the conditions of the economic crisis. In the analysis of the practice of emphasis was placed on the contradictions that arise in front of the leadership of the company in the context of the use of Russian "tricks" of personnel management in the offices of major international companies conducting their activities in accordance with international standards. After analyzing the current trends in the adaptation of management practices were drawn up practical recommendations, the use of which should help companies in addressing the adaptation of human resource management practices of companies in the conditions of economic crisis. The study showed that in general, among the Russian divisions of international companies can identify key trends in the application of practices of HR. Were defined "basic" and "hygienic" sets of management practices. Employee’s survey results analysis showed that despite the fact that there are some differences in opinions of company’s management and employees, the overall picture is similar for these two groups. Common ways of reducing personnel costs in companies were identified. Staffing reduction was identified as the most unpopular decision both for company’s management and employees.