Sustainable Human Resource Practices of two different organizations

Running head: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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Sustainable Human Resource Practices of two different organizations..........................................3
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Implications and Conclusion...........................................................................................................5
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Sustainable Human Resource Practices of two different organizations
Strategic human resource management is increasingly being used to indicate a system
wide intervention that links the HRM to strategic planning and different kinds of cultural
changes. The report has used the case of Woolworths and Wesfarmers to identify and compare
the human resource practices of these two companies. Woolworths is the largest retail
organization of Australia as well as New Zealand. The management of Woolworths has basically
concentrated on the business model development and also on the workforce planning capabilities
(Benn Edwards and Williams 2018). Apart from this the management of the organization has
also concentrated on the development of a proper and effective sustainable HRM management.
The management of Woolworths generally uses the Trait theory as well as the contingency
theory to address the needs of HRM in their business. The trait theory used by the management
of Woolworths recognizes some of the most unique qualities of the employees which help them
to act like the true leaders of the organization. On the other hand, the contingency theory used by
the management of Woolworth helps to develop the employees working for the organization into
a complete person that is useful for the success of the HRM strategies.
Wesfarmers on the other hand, are dedicated towards the service of the people ad
provides great opportunities to the employees to enhance their professional abilities in the
business organization. The common agreement in Human resource management literature
suggests that the organizations willing to attract and retain the human resource for running the
business in the future. The providence of quality business services to the individuals adds great
value to the organizational performance of the business. The sustainable HRM Practices of
Wesfarmers have evolved around different kind of oft issues that demonstrates sincerity towards
the employees, including providing a decent work environment and conditions, providing