Human Resource Management in Organisation

Human Resource
Management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1. Purpose and functions of HRM applicable to workforce planning and resourcing in
organisation.................................................................................................................................1
2. An assessment of the approach to workforce planning, recruitment and selection,
development and training, performance management and reward systems................................3
3. Inclusion of case study examples to examine the different methods used in HR practices....5
4. Effectiveness of employee relations and employee engagement............................................6
5. Key aspects of employment legislation within which the organisation must work................6
6. Key element of employee's legislation and its impact on decision-making process of HRM 7
7. Illustrate the application of HRM practices in a work-related context, using specific
examples from the chosen organisation......................................................................................8
8. Evaluate the use of technology, online resources, digital platforms and social networking
on improving the recruitment and selection process.................................................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is a quite essential function which is present in almost
every business concern whether small or large. It is basically a formal process which infuses a
number of activities and processes such as recruitment, hiring, selection, training of employees
etc. All these functions when performed effectively help in raising performance standards of a
business concern along with timely achieving all goals and objectives (Noe and et. al., 2017).
This report has been based on ZARA which is a Spanish fast fashion retail sector business
concern with its headquarters in Arteixo in Galicia. It was initially founded in 1975 and is
currently world's largest apparel retailer. This report throws light on purpose and functions of
HRM along with their strengths and weaknesses. Also this report discusses regarding benefits
of HRM practices in achieving goals and objectives. Employee relations and its importance has
also been stated in this report. Lastly this report deals with various legislations and their impact
on decision making as well.
TASK 1
1. Purpose and functions of HRM applicable to workforce planning and resourcing in
organisation
Workforce planning is a continues process which is used to align the needs and
priorities of an organization. With those where its workforce to ensures it can meet its their
legislative, services and production requirement and its organizational objectives. It recruit
effective candidates in order to fulfil objectives of company. In context of, ZARA it is necessary
for company Human Resource managers to make sure that they are effectively utilizing
performance skills of employees by recruiting them in right place in an organisation. There are
few basic functions and purpose of Human Resource Managers so that management can apply in
their process of workforce planning.
Purpose of HRM
Human resource management is the organizational function that deals with issues related
to people like organizational development, safety, wellness, benefits, employees motivation,
performance management and so on (Cascio, 2015). These are important terms for ZARA. As
per the company, HR manager to provide secure environment to their employees and provide
them effective training skills as to increase their level of performance. Managers are required to
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