This report provides a comprehensive overview of Human Resource Management (HRM), beginning with a differentiation between traditional personnel management and modern HRM, emphasizing the strategic importance of HRM in organizations like Virgin Media. It explores the functions of HRM in contributing to organizational goals, the roles and responsibilities of line managers, and the impact of legal and regulatory frameworks. The report then delves into human resource planning, examining the reasons for its importance and the stages involved. A comparative analysis of recruitment and selection processes at Virgin Media and McDonald's is presented, followed by an evaluation of their effectiveness. The report also investigates the link between motivational theories and reward systems, the process of job evaluation, and the effectiveness of various reward strategies. Finally, it addresses the reasons for employment cessation and the associated exit procedures, including the legal and regulatory implications.