Human Resource Management/ Recruitment process

Human Resource
Management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1: Purpose and Functions of HRM............................................................................................1
P2: Strengths and Weaknesses of approaches to recruitment and selection................................2
P3: Benefits of HRM practices....................................................................................................4
P4: Effectiveness of HRM practices............................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
P5: Importance of employee relations.........................................................................................6
P6: Key elements of employment legislation..............................................................................7
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................8
P7: Application of HRM practices...............................................................................................8
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Human Resource Management refers to the use of various types of strategic approaches
which enable an organization to be able to manage its human resources in a highly effective
manner (Al-Jahwari and Budhwar, 2016). In this way the managers ensure that they are able to
keep the various employees within the enterprise satisfied. It is required in the companies to
motivate the workers so that they are able to boost their productivity to achieve the distinct goals
and objectives which are set for short-term and long-term period of time. This report is based on
Marks & Spencer. It is a company which specializes in providing clothing, home and food
products to its customers. This report will focus on explanation of the purpose and scope of
HRM, evaluation of its effectiveness. Additionally, analysis on various types of factors and
application of HRM practices will be made as a part of this assignment.
TASK 1
P1: Purpose and Functions of HRM
Human Resource Management refers to an organizational function which ensures that all
the issues related to the workers in the company are managed in an appropriate manner (What Is
Human Resource Management?, 2020). In an organization, the HR department has to fulfil
various purposes. The purposes which it needs to fulfil are explained as follows-
Staffing Needs- HRM exists for the fulfilment of staffing needs within the organization
(Ayentimi, Burgess and Brown, 2018). The HR department of Marks & Spencer is therefore
required to identify these needs and ensure that they are fulfilled.
Compensation- HRM is essential so that the organizations are able to provide the right
compensation to their employees. In the context of Marks & Spencer it is very important that its
managers are able to provide the compensation which is deserved by the employees to keep them
highly motivated to achieve their goals and objectives.
Benefits- In a company there are various benefits which can be offered to the employees
along with their compensation. For Marks & Spencer, it is essential that its HR department is
able to set the right amount of benefits for the workers which will be helpful for them in the
achievement of personal as well as organizational goals and objectives.
Performance Appraisal- The employees of a company expect that their compensation
should be reviewed from time to time. For this it is quite essential for the managers to perform
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performance appraisal. In the context of Marks & Spencer, it becomes important that the HR
department is able to do this in a highly effective manner.
Law Compliance- There are different types of laws which have to be followed by the
organizations (Chowhan, Pries and Mann, 2017). Thus the HR department of the companies has
to put its focus on fulfilling the legal requirements. Thus the HR department in Marks & Spencer
is also required to comply with the laws.
Functions of HRM-
Recruitment and Selection- In a company, the HR department is required to recruit and
select various candidates. This has to be performed by the management of Marks & Spencer.
Orientation- In a firm, the HR department has to ensure that new employees are
provided the right orientation (Ferraris, Erhardt and Bresciani, 2019). This function needs to be
performed by the HR department of Marks & Spencer.
Maintaining good working conditions- In an organization, the HR department has to
make sure that good working conditions are maintained. The HR department of Marks &
Spencer needs to ensure this.
Managing employee relations- In a firm, there is a requirement to manage the employee
relations in a proper manner. In the context of Marks & Spencer it will be helpful in maintaining
the desired productivity level.
Training and Development- An organization's employees desire that training and
development should be provided to them. For Marks & Spencer, it is important so that they are
able to enhance the overall skills and abilities of the employees.
P2: Strengths and Weaknesses of approaches to recruitment and selection
There are different approaches which are used for the purpose of recruitment and
selection within an organization (Guerci and Carollo, 2016). These are explained as follows-
Approaches to recruitment-
Internal sources- In these sources, an organization's HR department fills the vacancies
by promoting its already existing employees (Kidwell, Eddleston and Kellermanns, 2018). In this
way the workers who perform better can be rewarded and the firm is able to get good workers for
higher-level positions. It can be used by the management of Marks & Spencer so that they are
able to identify the skilled and talented workers within the company for their higher roles.
Strengths-
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