HRM Report: HR Practices and Employee Relations at Marks and Spencer

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices, specifically focusing on Marks and Spencer. It begins with an introduction to the company, outlining its mission, core values, and business objectives. The report then delves into the purpose of the HR function, detailing key roles and responsibilities such as staffing, compensation, and benefits, and emphasizes the significance of HR in acquiring talent to meet business objectives, including training and development, cost control, and compliance. The report further assesses various HR approaches, including workforce planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, and performance management. It incorporates case study examples, such as Marriott’s Associate Engagement Framework, to illustrate different HR methods. The second part of the report includes a job description for a marketing manager, a person specification, and a job offer. It explores the rationale for conducting HR practices, employee relations, employee engagement, flexible working practices, and key aspects of employment legislation. Finally, the report evaluates how employee relations and employment legislation inform decision-making to meet business objectives, concluding with a summary of the key findings and supporting references.