Human Resource Management Assignment | ALDI's HRM

HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1 Function and purpose of HRM applicable to workforce planning....................................1
P2 Strength and weaknesses of various approach to recruitment and selection (364)...........3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
P3 Benefits of different HRM practices within Aldi .............................................................5
P4 Effectiveness of HRM practices in raising the profit and productivity of Aldi ...............6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
P5 Importance of employee relation and its influence on decision making...........................7
P6 Key element of employee legislation and its impact on decision making........................7
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................8
P7 Application of HRM practices in work related context....................................................8
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

Illustration Index
Illustration 1: HRM practices ..........................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION
With changing time, human resource has become important part of an organisation. It is
one of the important department of a firm which not only help in smoother working but also help
the firm in retaining their valuable employees. This is responsible for the proper management of
employees in the firm. It facilitates firm so that they can utilise the full potential of the
employees in order to achieve their goals and objectives.
In current report, Aldi has been taken into consideration. It is one of the leading grocery
retailer, who owns its existence for more than 100 years. The company originated from Germany
and was the first who offer their customer the facility of self-services. In current time, the firm is
operating globally in more than 70 countries with more than 7,000 stores all over the world. Aldi
has been established in UK since 1990 and has come long way. In current time it has more than
500 stores alone in UK with more than 20,000 employees. In current time, the firm has decided
to open another branch in Wembley Central so that they can serve their customers in better ways.
The report will focus on Human Resource Management (HRM) of the firm and how it can help
in its working. The function of HRM will be discussed along with its importance in maintaining
the performance and relationship with employee. Some important legislation will also be
discussed.
TASK 1
P1 Function and purpose of HRM applicable to workforce planning
HRM is an important part of Aldi; it is responsible for recruiting right people and
motivating them so that their skills can be improved and they can contribute in success of the
firm. HRM in Aldi is responsible for various issues regarding the employees such as training and
development, hiring, communication etc. The main purpose of HRM is to create diverse
workforce, by increasing the proficiency and effectiveness of employee (Abdelhak, Grostick and
Hanken, 2014). In regard to this, various functions of HRM are mentioned below:
Planning and forecasting
In this, HR manager of firm collects information regarding the need of manpower in
firm. They conduct job analysis and try to find which department will need more staff. They
plan the whole process through which this vacancy can be fulfilled. Proper planning helps the
firm in managing their operations in an effective manner.
Recruitment and selection
1