Human Resource Management: Trends & Practices

This assignment delves into current trends and best practices within the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). Students are expected to analyze various aspects of HRM, including talent acquisition strategies, employee development programs, performance management systems, and fostering positive employee relationships. The analysis should draw upon provided academic sources and demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary HRM challenges and solutions.

HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1 ...........................................................................................................................................1
P.1 Purpose and functions of human resource management .................................................1
P.2 Strengths and weaknesses of recruitment and selection approaches................................2
P.3 Benefits of human resource practices for employer and employee.................................4
P.4 Effectiveness of HRM practices to increase revenues and productivity..........................5
TASK 2 ..........................................................................................................................................6
P.5 Significance of employee relations which influences HRM decisions............................6
P.6 Key elements of employment legislations which can impact personnel decisions..........7
P.7 Application of human resource practices.........................................................................8
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is recruiting, selecting, training and compensating the
employees so that they can achieve organization goals. Through this, all staff members can
perform better and give the best results. Hence, firm can easily accomplish the goals. It also
helps the organization to run smoothly and successfully. Report discusses about Bluebella
Company which is a lingerie firm (Al-Emadi, Schwabenland and Wei, 2015). It was found in
the year 2005. Company sells clothes related to women such as night gowns, etc. Assignment
explains about the purpose and functions of human resource management applicable to
workforce planning as well as strengths and weaknesses of recruitment and selection approaches.
Further, effectiveness of personnel practices which can raise the productivity and profits as well
as importance of employee relations which can influence the human resource decisions are
discussed. Report also studies about the key elements of employment legislation and their impact
on personnel decisions as well as application of human resource practices in work related context
with different examples.
TASK 1
P.1 Purpose and functions of human resource management
Firm has to accomplish the goals and hence, it has to select educated employees. So,
duties and functions of HRM of Bluebella are:
Operative functions
Recruitment - Company has to recruit qualified and educated employees so that they can
perform better. They create plans and policies so that they can select competent staff members
which can easily achieve the objectives and can give good results. Through this, firm can
accomplish their goals.
Training and development – Organization has to appoint a manager who can organize
different programmes for producing training to employees. It is done so that it can increase the
knowledge and skills of all employees. Thus, they can perform all activities in a better manner.
This helps them in achieving the objectives of firm.
Performance appraisal – Human resource department helps in evaluating performance of
all employees so that they can give the best outcomes(Banfield, Kay and Royles, 2018).
Manager monitors their work and give suggestions to workers so that they can improve their
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performance (Baum, Schäfer, and Kabst, 2016). Through this, they can work efficiently and
effectively.
Managerial functions
Planning – Manager of Bluebella Company creates different strategies and policies for
recruiting and selecting the employees. Through this, they can select qualified and competent
staff members in their firm.
Organizing – Manager delegates the roles and responsibilities to all employees so that
they can perform their activity. They are also given with necessary resources so that they can
complete their tasks on time. Through this, firm can easily achieve their objectives.
Directing – In this process, employees are guided, supervised and motivated. This is done
so that their energy and enthusiasm level increases and they can perform efficiently and
effectively.
Controlling – This step includes comparison of actual with standard performance of
employees. Manager can give appropriate suggestions to improve their performance. Through
this, all staff members can render good results.
Purpose of human resource management
Reduce employee turnover – In this, human resource manager tries to give extra
incentives and rewards to all employees so that they can perform better. Through this, they do
not left the firm and continue to work in same company.
Reduces conflicts – The human resource manager motivates as well as guides and solves
the problems of all employees. Through this, it reduces the clashes and conflicts in the firm.
Thus, all staff members can give good outcomes.
Recruitment and termination – Firm can select competent and educated employees in
firm so that they can perform better (Bratton and Gold, 2017).. At any time if manager feels that
they are not performing well then they can terminate all staff members from the company.
P.2 Strengths and weaknesses of recruitment and selection approaches
Different strengths and weaknesses of internal, external recruitment and selection
methods, third party approaches which are used by Bluebella company are-
Internal recruitment
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Company selects employees from within the firm which is known as internal recruitment.
Strengths
Motivates employees – Company does promotion of existing employees and hence, it
increases the motivation level of all staff members so that they can perform better(Brewster and
Hegewisch, 2017). Thus, they give good results.
Reduces time and cost – It reduces time and cost of all employees as they are recruited
from within the firm. There are promotions and recommendations through which extra cost is not
incurred by firm.
Weaknesses
No new skills – As employees are recruited from within the company, there are no new
skills in firm. Existing employees cannot give innovative ideas which help in creation of new
strategies.
Increases conflicts – As only some staff members get promotion so, others feel
demotivated. Hence, it increases many problems and conflicts in the firm.
External approach
When firm selects employees from outside the firm, it is known as external recruitment.
Strengths
Select the best candidate – As the company is using external source, it has wide options
in selecting employees. Manager can perform scrutiny and can select the best and suitable
candidate required for job.
Creative ideas – As new staff members are selected, they can give good and unique ideas
through which firm can create different strategies. Thus, all activities can run successfully.
Weaknesses
Takes more time – Company takes huge time in selecting more employees as they use
campus recruitments. It leads to the wastage of time.
Expensive – It takes huge costs as interviews are conducted for all employees in
company (Chadwick, Super and Kwon, 2015). Hence, firm cannot save money for other
important activities.
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Third party
When company chooses other consultancy or advisory firm for selecting all employees,
then it is known as third party recruitment. It does not use internal or external recruitment
(Chelladurai and Kerwin, ,2017).
Strengths
Best candidate – Best candidates are selected as they are selected through third party
recruitment. Hence, firm can hire efficient employees.
Increases revenue – Company can increase their revenues as firm has selected efficient,
educated and qualified candidates. It increases the productivity of work.
Weaknesses
Incur huge costs – Organization cannot select this method as agency is charging huge
fees. Hence it is not suitable for firm to select this source.
Do not know culture – Third party selects the candidates who are not suitable for job.
These agencies do not the follow rules, regulations and ethics of firm so hence selects people
who are not appropriate in firm.
P.3 Benefits of human resource practices for employer and employee
Advantages of human resource practices for both employer and employees of Bluebella
company are-
Benefits to employees
Skill development - Firm is organizing the different training programmes for all
employees so they can gain knowledge. All staff members can develop necessary skills to
perform a particular activity. Hence it increase the efficiency of all employees to perform better.
Thus they can give good results.
Good career growth – Organization provides training according to needs of all
employees. Manager also maintain good relationship with all employees and they also solve their
all problems. Through this all staff members can perform well and give good outcomes. This
helps them in achieving objectives of firm (Chen and et. al., 2016). Thus it enhances the growth
and development in their career. Hence in improves the performance of all employees.
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Solves problems – Human resource manager solves all issues and problem, related to any
matter of all employee (Disch, 2016). It is been done so that they can perform all activities
smoothly and successfully. Thus it increase the skills and they give best results. This directly
improves the quality of work and leads to improving performance of all staff members. Thus
workers can also achieve their objectives.
Benefits to employer
Low employee turnover- As employer provides suitable training according to needs of all
staff members. They also organize different seminars and programmes in which all staff
members are recognized for higher performance. This increases their motivation level and they
do not left the firm. It increases the loyalty of firm.
Reduces conflicts – Human resource manager solves all problems and issues in an matter
of employees. Thus staff members can perform each task in a better manner. Hence they can give
good results. It increases the quality of work done by all employees. So it increases the
productivity of firm and company can increase the profits.
Increases the profits – Human resource m,manager delegates different responsibilities to
all employers and motivates them to perform better. Rewards are given to all workers so their
energy level increases and they can perform better. Hence staff members can give good
outcomes and it results in increasing revenues of firm.
P.4 Effectiveness of HRM practices to increase revenues and productivity
Different personnel practices are practices in company so that it can increase revenues
and productivity. HRM practices of Bluebella company are
Promotes training and development – Human resource manager can provide training
according to the needs of all employees. It is done so that they can increase the skills and can
perform any activity in a better manner. Through training, it increases technical skills and
workers can give good outcomes. They can learn different new skills through which they can
perform any activity and tasks. Hence they can easily achieve their objectives and goals. It
results in efficient and smooth functioning of all activities and tasks. Hence company can earn
more profits and can increase the market share (Grobelna and Marciszewska, 2016). Thus firm
can increase the productivity. It can also maintain unique and strong competition with other
firms. It can also maintain good image in front of all employees and in market.
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Better working conditions – Employees are give different choices so that they can select
their working hours according to their own convenience. Through this it creates suitability of all
employees in performing all activities (Meglio, King, and Risberg, 2015). Human resource
manage can solve all conflicts and issues of staff members. It is been done so that all employees
can easily understand each other and can maintain good relationship with each other. Thus good
working environment is created. Hence all employees can fully concentrate on the work and
can perform all tasks in a better manner. So they can give best outcome. It helps in improving the
quality of work. This leads to increasing of sales. As a result firm can earn more revenues and it
helps in expansion and widening of company.
Reward system – Human resource manager of the company organizes the different
programmes and worships in which employees are appraised. Workers are given certificates and
trophies based on their performance. Employees who are exceptionally performing well, they are
recognized by giving them certificates. Thus they are motivated to perform better. Through this,
it creates senses of competition among all staff members. Hence they all perform, well an give
best outcomes. As a result it increase the productivity of firm. So as a result company can
increases the profits and can increase the market share. Thus firm can maintain unique and strong
competition to other firms. It also helps in creating unique and distinct image in front of all
customers and in market.
TASK 2
P.5 Significance of employee relations which influences HRM decisions
Employee relations are very crucial for every firm as employer can solve all problems
and conflicts in company (Role of Managers in Employee Relationship, 2018). Significance of
employee relations of Bluebella company are-
Solves all problems – Employer can solve all issues and problems of employee
regarding any matter. Thus they can give perform better and can give best outcomes. Hence it
can create good working environment in the firm. Through this employer can take appropriate
and suitable decisions regarding selecting and recruiting employees. They can also think about
providing training and compensation to all employees. Through these decisions firm can ruin
smoothly and successfully.
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Training and development – As there is efficient relationship between employer and
employee then firm can take various decisions. As there are no conflicts between manager and
employee then manager take appropriate and relevant decisions regarding training(Nieves, and
Segarra-Ciprés, 2015). Employer can think of providing training to employee according to their
needs and can implement strategies to organize a programme for giving training to all staff
members (Reiche and et. al., 2016) This helps in increasing the skills which is required in the
job.
Team work – There is creation of efficient team in the company. Employer can solve all
problems of all staff members and can take suggestions from all workers. Thus they can interact
with each other in a better manner. This helps in creation of good team. It helps the manager to
take decisions regarding selection,recruitment etc. Employer can also think of matters related to
raining and compensation to all employees. Through effective team manager can take decisions
which are beneficial for firm.
Better productivity – If there is good relationship of employer and employee, then
employer can easily communicate with all employees. Employee can move to manager can can
share all problems. Hence employer can solve all problems and issues of all staff members.
Workers can also give suggestions related to different matters. Hence this motivates all
employees and they perform well with full potential. This helps in enhancing productivity of
organization. Hence HR can taker various decision regarding selection,training etc.
Decreases the absenteeism – Employer motivates all employees so that they can
perform better. This increases the energy level and they can give good results. Thus employees
come regularly without taking any leaves in company. Hence HR manager can take decisions to
assigning work to all employees by explaining all procedures, methods of performing all tasks
and selection decisions.
P.6 Key elements of employment legislations which can impact personnel decisions
Different legislations are there which can influence HRM decisions. Impact of
legislations on Bluebella company are-
Equality act, 2010 – According to this law there is no difference among all people in
certain criteria such as age, gender, sex, disability and sex in society. Through this HR manager
can take relevant and suitable decisions in the company. HR can recruit and select all employees
without discriminating on basis of religion,sex,gender,age and disability etc. They can thought of
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providing training and compensation to all staff members. Hence it tries to maintain equality
and justice in all decisions of company(Reiche and et. al., 2016). As a result it provides equal
opportunity to HR in selection,recruitment and at time of providing training to all employees.
Employment rights act, 1996 – According to this law workers get rights under certain
matter such as unfair dismissal,dismissal and redundancy (Schoorman, Mayer and Davis, 2016).
HR can consider these rules at time of termination of the contract and give proper rights to all
staff members. They can also take account these legislations when they have to provide good
safety and health treatment to all workers. At time when occupation is obsolete then employees
are to be given compensation. So through decisions of HR all employees can receive proper
rights regarding health and safety and can salary or other documents at time of termination. Thus
all employees receive all rights related to these aspects in proper manner. Thus firm can run
smoothly and successfully.
National minimum wage act, 1998 – This act says that employees get at least minimum
wages per hour and they will not receive below this level. HR can provide minimum wages per
hour to all employees and they are to given to all workers when they had reached at age of 21.
Through this legislations, it gives positive impact on HR decisions as they provide some wages
to all workers. It helps in motivating all staff members to perform better.
Living wage act - According to this act, income is provided to all staff members related
to basic things such as food,clothing etc. Hence HR can consider these laws related to providing
of income to staff members and can raise their living standard. This helps in improving their
life and working conditions. They do not make discrimination among all employees in providing
income which is related to basic necessities of employees. Hence through this law, HR can take
efficient and effective decisions related to all employees.
P.7 Application of human resource practices
Various uses of personnel practices are considered in company (Sparrow and Makram,
2015). Application of HRM practices in Bluebella company are-
Format of Job specification – It is a document which consists of duties and
functions,qualification and other requirements that are essential to perform functions of
profession.
Job specification
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Job title Marketing manager
Qualification  Post graduation in field of marketing
 Had done graduation from Rajasthan
University.
Experience  Applicant had worked at least for 4
years in highly reputed marketing firm.
 Candidate must have experience of 6
years in any media agency.
Area of expertise  Good presentation skills
 Efficient leadership skills
Job description – It is a document which involves the functions,role and working
conditions of particular profession (Stromberg and et. al., 2016).
Job description
Name of organization Bluebella
Job designation Marketing director
Location U.K.
Reporting Board of directors and CEO
Working hours 8:00 a.m. To 8:00 p.m.
Duties and functions  Creates marketing policies for new
products in the company.
 Organize different seminars and create
annual budget of company
Salary 100000000 pounds
Working facilities AC room in which they get high quality of
food and they get luxuries LED
T.V..Standardised car which receives and
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drops director at company.
Interview – It includes the questions which are asked to candidate by employer to
evaluate the skills and potential which is required in the job.
Interview questions
Q.1 Tell me something about yourself ?
Q.2 Why are you interested to work in this company?
Q.3 Why we should we select you?
Q.4 Who inspires you in your life?
Q.5 Tell me companies where you had earlier worked which are related to marketing?
Q.6 What is difference between marketing and selling?
Q.7 Why you had selected this company and not others for doing job?
Curriculum Vitae – It is a page which consists of professional and personal data related
to candidate (Wilton, 2016).
Curriculum Vitae
Name
Address
Contact no
Career objective – I want to work in firm where I can enhance my skills and can grow my
career.
Qualification
 Masters in marketing
 Degree in marketing management
 Degree in digital marketing
Career experience
 Worked for 8 years in highly reputed marketing company.
 Worked for 7 years in reputed media company
Personal skills
 Good leadership skills
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 Good analytical capacity
 Innovative skills
Declaration: I declare that above information is correct through my knowledge
Date:
Place (Name)
HRM practices
 Training and development: HR manager conduct various kinds of training session for
the employees so that their skills can be developed. This directly improves performance
of employees and helps in achieving targeted goals and objectives.
 Compensation: It is practice which is conducted by HR to provide monetary and non-
monetary benefits to staff members in respect to their work and outcomes. This help them
to make workers motivated and dedicated to perform tasks effectively.
 Recruitment and selection: It is one among most essential practice which performed by
HR manager of Bluebella. In this Human resource manager recruit pool of applicants so
that they can find out best candidate for their organisation.
CONCLUSION
It is concluded from above assignment that human resource management is very
important to every company. Objective and scope of human resource management with
appropriate skills to achieve goals. Effectiveness of key elements of human resource
management which increase profits in company. Importance of employee relations and other
elements of legislations which can affect human resource decisions and application of personnel
management practices in work related context.
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