Human Resource Management Practices - PDF

Human Resource
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Human Resource Management........................................................................................................3
Application To The Workplace.......................................................................................................3
Key Demographics and Employee Concerns..................................................................................4
Reasonable Accommodation ..........................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
The human resource management can be described as the operation which is carried out
in the business organisations to improve the performance level of the workers in effective
manner. The scope of human resource is considered to be very wide and consists of functions
like planning, job analysis design, recruitment and selection, orientation and induction, training
and development, performance appraisal, etc. The present report is based on the experiences I
had while working for McKinsey and Company in Canada as a intern. I had a great experience
working there as it helped me to understand the importance of human resource for a successful
and smooth flow of the company in the market. The report will carry the brief study in context of
human resource practices in the workplace, key demographics and employee concerns etc.
Human Resource Management
It can be defined as one of the essential strategic approach applied for the purpose of
effective management of people in the organisation that will eventually assist the business in
gaining competitive advantage. The HRM is the movement which was started in the early 20th
century when the researchers were focusing on creating the business values with the help of
strategic management of the workforce. At starting it was forced by the transactional works like
payroll and benefit administration but because of globalisation taken place in the market the
scenario of HR functioning has completely changed (Collings, Wood & Szamosi, (2018)). Now
it focuses on the strategic initiatives like mergers and acquisition, talent management, labour
relations, diversity and lowering employee turnover rate. While working in the company I have
seen the functioning of HRM very closely and felt the importance of this department in
managing the workforce effectively. It has become more competitive and encourage the officials
to bring something innovative to accomplish the desired objectives effectively.
Application To The Workplace
Human resource management is responsible to carry several practices within an
organisation from which four are described as follows:
 Providing security to employees: The basic process HRM carries out is to provide
employment security. As, it helps in keeping the workforce motivated and draw out