Human Resource Management Practices in Marks & Spencer

Human Resources Management
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 3
LO1.................................................................................................................................. 4
P1..................................................................................................................................... 4
P2..................................................................................................................................... 5
LO2.................................................................................................................................. 6
P3..................................................................................................................................... 6
P4..................................................................................................................................... 7
LO3.................................................................................................................................. 7
P5..................................................................................................................................... 7
P6..................................................................................................................................... 8
LO4.................................................................................................................................11
P7................................................................................................................................... 11
Conclusion..................................................................................................................... 15
Reference list................................................................................................................. 16
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Introduction
The report includes brief analysis of various duties and responsibilities of human
resource managers. In an organization, HR managers have a definite purpose that need
to be fulfilled in order to fulfill organizational objectives and goals. The study consist of
various approach HR managers have towards employee recruitment and selection,
workforce planning, employee performance management and so on. A brief analysis of
several internal and external factors that directly or indirectly affect human resource
department decision making and also includes acts and legislations introduced by
government bodies for protecting the employees against various ill-treatment practices
at workplace. The chosen organization for the study is Marks & Spencer.
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LO1 Explain the purpose and scope of Human Resource Management in terms of
resourcing in your chosen organization with talent and skills appropriate to fulfill
business objectives.
P1 Explain the purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce
planning and resources in your chosen organization
The functions and purpose of the human resource management of Marks & Spencer is
explained below:
Selection and Recruitment
The human resource department of the company is responsible for selecting and
recruiting appropriate and suitable candidates for the different job positions of the
organization. Prior to beginning the recruitment process, the human resource manager
need to undergo a staffing plan and determine the number of employees that the
company requires. The estimation of the required employees depends upon the short
and long term objectives and the annual budget of the company. Selection and
recruitment is a significant part of the human resource management as it reduces the
risk of employing under qualified, unmotivated and incompetent candidates.
Managing Employee Relationship
Managing the employee relationship is considered one of the most vital functions of the
human resource management of the company. The human resource department of the
company can conduct different activities within the workplace in order to ensure healthy
communication and interaction between the employees at both professional and
personal level. This further facilitates the company to maintain a balance between the
employer and the employees (Bratton and Gold, 2017).
Retaining Good Working Condition
Another major function of the human resource management of the company is to
maintain a good working condition within the workplace. The human resource
department is responsible for providing a good and healthy working environment to the
employees in order to ensure that the employee feel comfortable and secure while
working within the organization. This further helps in motivating the employees, thus
reducing the amount of absenteeism and increasing the productivity and performance of
the employees.
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