Human Resource Management: People, Culture, and Contemporary Leadership of Wesfarmers

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People, culture and contemporary leadership of Wesfarmers
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Table of contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Performance-related initiatives..................................................................................................2
Culture-related initiatives...........................................................................................................3
Engagement-related initiatives...................................................................................................4
Recommendations......................................................................................................................6
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
References..................................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
Human resource management is one of an important parameter in a company or
organization. The managers are expected to perform their duties according to the
requirements for managing the human resources, that is, the employees. Providing adequate
motivation and encouragement to the employees enhances the leadership skills, competencies
and abilities of the managers (Bolman and Deal 2017). The managers need to be
approachable, so that the stability in the relationship can be maintained. Catering to the
individual viewpoints of the employees is reflects the adherence to the Ethical Code of
Conduct in case of the managers. This is in terms of enhancing the workplace culture. This
assignment attempts to peek into the human resource management practices of Wesfarmers.
Performance-related initiatives
In order to manage the performance of the employees, Wesfarmers provide job
specific training. Career development plans are conducted by the managers in terms of
enhancing the professional skills, competencies and abilities. This plan proves beneficial in
terms of exposing the employees to the latest technologies, specific needs, demands and
requirements of the customers, teamwork, leadership skills and competencies among others
(Wesfarmers.com.au, 2019). All of the full time, part time and casual employees are entitled
to take part in these programs. The Wesfarmers Group Level managers are entrusted with the
responsibility to monitor the performance of the employees in terms of moulding them into
the potential values and capabilities needed for meeting the identified requirements. The
process of performance management in Wesfarmers is identifying, developing and retaining
talent. These activities are further categorized into the aspects of- Know, Grow, Connect and
Include.