Human Resource Management Practices: Employee Engagement & Retention

This essay examines the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on employee engagement and retention, focusing on the case of Unilever. It identifies key HRM practices such as providing a safe working environment and offering benefits and rewards. The essay discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs and self-determination theory as frameworks for understanding employee motivation and retention. It concludes with recommendations for Unilever managers to promote employee engagement through campaigns, involvement in decision-making, and fostering a positive work environment. The essay also includes references to relevant academic literature on HRM systems and their measurement.