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HRM and workforce planning: a comparative study

   

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1P1 Purpose and function of HRM and workforce planning........................................................1P2 Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches of selection and recruitment..................2TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4P3 Benefits of HRM practices for employer and employee.......................................................4P4 Effect of different HRM practices on profit and productivity...............................................5TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6P5 Role of employee relation on HRM decision making...........................................................6P6 Elements of employment legislation......................................................................................7TASK 4............................................................................................................................................7P7 Application of HRM practices...............................................................................................7CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11
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INTRODUCTIONCompany is group of two or more people which work to achieve business objectives.While in big organisations there are many workers which achieve goals and objectives. Theyhave different perception and it is important to create balance between their perceptions. HumanResource department works for improving condition of workers and it is essential to motivatethem to work with full efficiency (Pfeffer, 2010). Employees must emphasise on giving best sothere will best outcomes. This report is based on ALDI group which is joint venture of two retailsupermarket outlets. They deals in various parts of country and established in 1913. this reporttells about roles and responsibilities of HR manager, requirement of workforce planning, types ofapproaches used by company to recruit and selection and its advantages. There is some impact ofHR policies on profit and productivity as well, laws related to employees, importance of HRpolicies on employees and employer relation is also discussed in this report.TASK 1P1 Purpose and function of HRM and workforce planningThere are many employees in ALDI and they are taken acre by HR Manager. They havedifferent issues related to professional and personal life, this is taken care by manager,. Thishelps in creating good environment in association and there will less labour turnover andabsenteeism. This helps in generating good image in market. There are many functionsperformed by HR manager apart from selection and recruitment such as planning events,entertainment activities, etc. This helps in achieving business its goals and objectives effectively.Functions of HRM are as follows:Training programme- There is requirement of training when change in businessoperations. There are possibilities that ALDI has to change their working style due to change inexternal environment so it is essential to learn new techniques. This helps in improving quality ofproduct and services (Sirmon and et. al., 2011). There are various sources of training but it isessential to accept which is best. Compensation and other benefits- This is basic and primary duty of HR manager. HRmanager see that salary, compensation, allowances, etc. must be credited to specific date. Thishelps in motivating employees and this does to create indifference among workers. ALDI dealsin various parts of country so it is essential to select HR manager to every branches so there willnot be confusion in activities.1
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Purpose of HRM are as follows: Law related policies- There are many laws related to employees which provide themchance to take their stand in case of any problem. This is responsibility of HR manager to takecare about these laws. When person is joining company then it is essential to tell them aboutthese laws and regulation. There are possibilities that government made modifications in theselaws so manager has to made alterations in plans and policies too. Employee and employer relations- Employee and employer both are important part oforganisation and it is essential to make good relations among them. This can be done throughentertainment related activities which are important and helps in interacting with each other. Thishas good impact on workplace also (Surroca, Tribó and Waddock, 2010).Purpose of Workforce Planning:There is requirement of employees due to expansion, growth, new product, launch, etc.So before meeting this requirement it is essential to plan what to do and how to achieve it. Thereare different policies which can be applied to select best candidate. Through planning there willbe positive results and resources does not get waste. It is essential that manager has to performthis task with due care and responsibility . There are various department in ALDI organisationhas it is essential to perform task as per know the requirement and then strategies must beframed.P2 Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches of selection and recruitmentRecruitment and selection are two aspect of company which are performed by HRdepartment in very effective manner. There are different policies which helps company toachieve goals and objectives. There are different activities in ALDI which helps in increasingimage in market and it is essential to give them chance to come with new and innovative ideas.There are many departments in ALDI and there is requirement of some qualities to perform task.So according tom requirement there must be selection of candidates. Selection and recruitment istime and cost consuming process so best candidate can be placed. There are two main methodsof selection and recruitment- internal and external source (Zheng, Yang and McLean, 2010).They are discussed as under-INTERNAL SOURCEThere is requirement of employees in company to achieve business objectives, sometimesthis requirement is urgent. So HR manager can take help of employees working within2
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