Managing Human Resources: HR Operating Model for Davison Canners

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of an HR operating model tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), using Davison Canners as a case study. It explores how an effective HR operating model can align with business objectives and efficiently deliver HR services. The report delves into resourcing propositions for attracting highly skilled talent through innovative approaches, including leveraging social media and technology, and outlines an onboarding methodology that ensures new employees are successful. Key elements of the HR operating model, such as structure, roles, technology, processes, and metrics, are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the report examines development considerations to enhance employee skills and abilities, aligning them with the business strategy. It also highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed HR operating model, including potential internal conflicts and the impact of diverse backgrounds on hiring strategies. The report also touches upon the importance of the People and Performance model in supporting the business objectives, and ensuring that HR practices create value for the organization. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of strategic HR practices in achieving organizational goals.

Managing Human
Resources

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................4
Provide an HR operating model which support for SME. An operating model which will
enforce about alignment and business objectives which includes efficient approach to delivery
of HR services to the business. Underline about analysis and theories of operating model
which includes disadvantages and advantages of model selected...............................................4
Resourcing proposition that can assist towards attracting highly skilled talent through
innovative ...................................................................................................................................7
Attracting highly skilled talent through innovative approaches. outline the on-boarding
methodology (approaches, theories, and best practices) in your proposal enabling new
employees to be successful.......................................................................................................10
Best practises:............................................................................................................................11
Strategic contingency theory:....................................................................................................11
Development considerations in your proposal to enhance all employees skills and ability to
execute the business strategy....................................................................................................12
Define what these development proposals are quoting relevant theories and best practices....13
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................16

INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is the practice of kind of strategic approach to the efficient
and effective management of people in an organisation or company in such a manner that they
help business in terms of achieving competitive advantage. In the present report, Davison
Canners is taken into consideration. Davison Canners is a company which is a part of vegetable
and fruit preserving and speciality food manufacturing industry. The Davison family harvested
and grew their first crop of Irish Bramley apples(Abbas and et.al., 2021). They provide variety of
ranges of products which include seasonal compotes, speciality fillings, apple plus compotes.
Mixed fruit compotes etc. The present report will cover discussion about HR operating model
which support for any SME. In addition to this, the report will cover analysis about resourcing
proposition and on boarding methodology which can assist towards attracting highly skilled
talent with support of innovative approaches. Moreover, the report will cover analysis about
development consideration which will enhance all employees skills and ability to execute the
business strategy.
MAIN BODY
Provide an HR operating model which support for SME. An operating model which will enforce
about alignment and business objectives which includes efficient approach to delivery of
HR services to the business. Underline about analysis and theories of operating model
which includes disadvantages and advantages of model selected
Business objectives of SME: The basic objectives of SME is to create friendly
environment and suitable policies for development of industries. It also support in between
industry and other agencies and also act as facilitator as well. Davison canners basic objective is
that to meet out the requirements of customers projects through using special ingredients and
fruits as well. Their objective is meet out the quality standards through working with chefs, food
manufacturers in order to develop delicious solutions(Dierkes and Coppock., 2017). In order to
have competent skilled workforce it becomes necessary for Davison Canners to attract and
retain employees who possess required skill sets. For this particular purpose, there is a
requirement of effective and proper human resource operation model.

Human resource function is basically related to work which is based on the team which is
specifically tasked towards managing overall responsibility of human resource in an
organisation. There are different aspects which is related to this parameter which includes HR
department, HR team, departmental people and HR business partner(Elfenbein and Sterling.,
2018). There are some issues which arises due to difficulty in the process of people management.
There is also requirement of process, structure that can help in terms of defining the job role in
terms of dealing with high employee turnover.
Operating model that will reinforce objectives of business:
An HR operating model is that in which manner HR is organised in order to deliver its
services. In the specific manner, it outlines the organisational structure of HR department, their
main roles, technology, processes and key metrics as well.
Illustration : HR operating model
Source : How an HR operating model changes with scale-AIHR

Within HR operating model, there are some parameters which are included are structure,
roles, technology, processes and metrics.
Structure: An organisational structure is a kind of system which outlines certain
activities that are directed in terms of achieving the goals of an organisation. These activities
basically includes roles, rules and responsibilities. With respect to Davison Canners, it follows
the matrix structure where employees work more like a team. Matrix structure generally have a
leader and their team work towards achieving organisational goals and objectives as well.
Roles: At organisational level, it is important that every employee is aware about their
roles so that they can perform their duties into appropriate manner. All the employees work
within a team with positive approach in order to achieve customers requirements and needs.
Technology: It is a factor which makes the working of small medium enterprise more
effective and to the point as well. With respect to Davison canner, they have launched bespoke
manufacturing facility which support in terms of producing new range of hot eat desserts and
puddings as well.
Process: It is the way through which whole working becomes faster, to the point and
effective as well. The process becomes result-oriented when it is organised into effective
manner(Golwalkar., 2019). With respect to Davison Canner, initially their process of working
was very slow and labour intensive as well. Mainly two technologies are used by the company
which includes pressure canning and boiling water bath method. These two technologies makes
the process faster and effective as well.
Metrics: These are the figures that help an organisation in terms of tracking the human
capital and also measures how effective human resource initiatives are. With respect to Davison
Canner, they have taken initiative towards hiring more skilled employees so that they can deliver
customers requirements into effective manner.
Resourcing proposition that can assist towards attracting highly skilled talent through innovative
In the present scenario, HR functions are formulated in such a manner that HR managers
work towards each of these department for purpose of achieving organisational objectives and
goals. There are four main stages of developing an HR operating model in Davison Canner.
These four stages are explained into following manner:

 Stage 1 of operating model(Personnel department): In this department of personnel,
the main function is to identify vacancies and requirements of workforce according to
needs of various job positions. With respect to Davison Canner, they have to work
towards recruiting, interpreting, training and development and personnel policies so that
employees can work into more smarter and effective manner.
 Stage 2 of operating model(Serving staff into automotive manner): In this department
of operational human resource which is related with daily functionality and HR
transactions as well. It is related with long range human resource goals which requires
implementation of steps for meeting out the organisational objectives(Hughes., 2019).
With respect to Davison canner, the function of operational department is that to ensure
about formulation of recruitment and selection strategy in order to determine qualified
talent which is required into the organisation by tapping all professional networks.
 Stage 3 of operating model(Attracting management and development of talent):
Under department of talent management, with respect to Davison canner there will be
integrated talent management which is related to management of traditional sub functions
in a strategic manner. It is totally aligned with overall business strategy which will add
value to the present functioning.
 Stage 4 of operating model(Supporting business directly and local level): There is a
support system which is offered to business into direct and indirect manner. The strategic
goal of this department is that to manage the present employees relations which will
ensure about higher amount of trust, leadership and engagement. This is basically part of
enthusiastic approach of development and working of productive relationship between
employers and employees in terms of long run.
People and performance model
According to the present scenario, the people and performance model supports the new
operating business model of Davison Canner(Kappelides and Spoor., 2019).It is related with
organisation having proper pepole management practices and policies which creates value for the
organisation. Basically performance management is not a HR technique but it is a process which
forms part of various people management techniques.

According to the present scenario, there are some techniques and tools which will be
adopted to manage individuals, team and organisation into effective manner.
The tools and techniques of performance management has adopted according to the way cycle
outlines the presen6t performance of employees. With respect to Davison Canner, the HR
operating model will outline the selection stage where individual is selected on the basis of
present competencies, skills and knowledge (Kim., 2018). In the further step when individual
understand the organisation and induction has been conducted for purpose of communication of
values, culture and strategic objectives. Being as SME organisation, this aspect will help
individual in terms of developing a full understanding of roles that can lead towards contributing
the overall organisational performance.
Advantages of new HR operating model:
 The new HR operating model of Davison canner will empower business employees,
leader and other professionals with support of alignment of work according to capabilities
and needs that can be deliver into effective manner.
Illustration : People and performance model
Source : The bath people and performance modelI Download
scientific diagram

 It will support in terms of processing the reshaping of responsibilities and roles in the
HR.
Disadvantages of new HR operating model:
 There can be issues which is related to internal conflicts because of strict regulations
implemented by HR department at organisational level.
 Higher level of diverse background affect the present hiring and recruitment strategies in
Davison canner organisation.
Attracting highly skilled talent through innovative approaches. outline the on-boarding
methodology (approaches, theories, and best practices) in your proposal enabling new
employees to be successful
Attracting highly skilled talent through innovative approaches: With respect to Davison
Canner, there are some innovative approaches that can be used by organisation for purpose of
attracting skilled employees.
 Taking advantage of social media: In order to attract competent individuals, there are
different kinds of people who are from different background using social media
platforms(Lal., 2020).Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms are the best
option to pool out best individuals.
 Leveraging technology: According to the new proposal of having new operating model
in Davison Canner it becomes necessary to evaluate the approaches, theories and best
practices which can assist6 in the process of enabling new employees to be successful.
For this purpose some of the associated approaches are mentioned below:
Best HR approach:
The present new operating model will be based on selection stage that is on two principal
aspects:
 Short-list from applicants
 Assessment to determine the suitable person for the job
Selection procedures:
 Under Davison Canner the selection process will be based on targeting of information
 Organising and evaluation of information

 Assesses of each of the candidate it helps in the future forecasting of performance on the
job. There is use of forecasting of performance of a individual that is relate to job
learning. The score of 1.0 is the highest level of predictive validity.
In this approach the main aspect is short-listing of candidates that is to reduce the overall pool of
applicant to a realistic number of interview (Maurya and Agarwal., 2018). Under Davison
Canner, it is going to lead towards higher effectiveness in their present operating model by
removing the inappropriate application that is from unsuitable candidates. It is based on solely
initial exclamation of the application form.
Duties of employer:
With respect to the present HRM model in the organisation there are some of the duties of
employer that includes ensuring safety, health and employee welfare. It is also the responsibility
of the employer in this model that they have to maintain proper welfare provision so that overall
employee working does not get affected. Further in Davison Canner being a SME organisation it
is the responsibility of employer to take responsibility of the health & safety aspect to deal with
all the health and safety issues that may arise in the organisation.
Best practises:
Under Davison Canner the present human resource operating model will be based on best fit
practise. It is a model that is based on development of HRM policies as per the laid business
strategy. This strategy involves performance objectives, future activities and policies towards
achievement of corporate aims(Noopur and Dhar., 2019). Under Davison Canner as per the
newly laid down business strategy the organisation can be through their life cycle HR practises
that is to be aligned with alternating treatment of employees so that they are able to deal with
demotivating effect or any type of inconsistency that may arise in the present corporate culture.
Strategic contingency theory:
In the present scenario of Davison Canner while there is implementation of a new HR operating
model there is need to focus on the two aspects that incudes contingency & strategic aspects of
contingency. Under Davison Canner the main aim of this theory is to posses control on the
contingencies that may arise in the organisation. Under Davison Canner the leader becomes
central part of organisation to develop skills to solve problems and issues.

Advantages:
 Under Davison Canner, the main benefit will be to objectify the leadership technique that
is based on conform by relying on responsibility(Pryce., 2020). The main focus of this
theory will be to use only affecting power in contingency control by use of a
organisational subunit.
Development considerations in your proposal to enhance all employees skills and ability to
execute the business strategy.
There are various skills and abilities of employees that have a direct impact ton the
overall business strategy of an organization, it is crucial to identify and determine these skills and
abilities of employees in order to bring necessary changes and alteration within the functioning
of the business. Moreover, it provides assistance in making suitable changes to the business
strategy by utilizing the strengths of their employees in enhance growth and development. In the
current. In the present new HRM operating model of Davison Canners the primary focus is based
upon cognitive complexities that represent the overall personal capacity in order to sort and
acquire various informations experiences from the environment.
As the part of the present models it will be focused on the overall training and
development of employees in order to enhance employees skills and abilities through interchange
encompass in employee learning practices.
Cross departmental collaborations:
It is crucial for Davison Canner to cohesively align all the departments and its sub-
sections in an effective manner in order to fulfil the purpose of accomplishing continuous
organizational growth once the new HR operating models have been implemented. The cross
collaboration of department enables the employees to establish a strong personal relationship
with their colleagues (Elfenbein and Sterling ., 2018). This helps in bring effectiveness and
efficiency writing the organization which is vital for the success of business operation in the
long-run.
Formation of induction programme:
It is suggested that in Davison Canner the primary focus of operating model is to ensure
that their employees are integrated within and across the organization. This will assist the
organization to pay emphasis on absenteeism and provide help in reducing the overall turnover.

For instance if there is a new position within Davison Canners it is crucial to have an effective
induction and orientation program in order to ensure that employees understand the objective and
goals of the organization along with are aligned with the business strategy as well for optimal
work efficiency.
Tailor made programmes:
It is suggested that as per the new operation model of HRM in Davison Canners it can be
presumed that such programmes will assist in the overall process of identifying and determine
their requirement and preferences of individual employees effectively. This ensures that
employees fell valued by the organization and in the case of Davison Canners the primary focus
is to instil and integrate the concept of structure teamwork (Hughes ., 2019). Through
understanding of the culture, values and becoming more productive the changes of conflict
between employees is greatly reduced.
Analysing culture dimensions:
There are different dimension of culture that are essential to be emphasised upon in the
present situation of Davison Canners. The dimensions of culture is related to the masculinist,
femininity, uncertainty avoidance index. All theses factor play a crucial role within the
organization and help in achieving growth and success. Moreover, it allows the organization to
optimize its business operation sin an effective manner.
Define what these development proposals are quoting relevant theories and best practices
The concept of development proposal generally helps the organization to respond to the
consumer request for the proposals. In an organization, having an established developmental
proposal should aid to ensure the industry build the best possible proposal which satisfies the
requirements of the consumers or buyer's. In context with Davison Canners, the present resource
model is generally based on the best practices. This model is usually based on the development
of the resource management policies as per the laid business strategies. In this, the strategies
generally includes the objective performance, the future activities as well as the policies towards
the achievements of the corporate goals. According to the newly laid down strategies, the
Davison Canners can be through their life cycle the human resource practices which is to be
aligned with the alternative treatment of the workers (Maurya and Agarwal ., 2018). It is because
the workers are able to deal with demotivating effects or it can be any type of incompatibility

which may be occurred in the present corporate environment. It involves the theories which are
as mentioned below:
Theory of transaction costs: In context with Davison Canners, this theory is being a part
of the corporate administration aspects. It is generally based on the understanding of all the
aspects of governance. The transaction theory illustrates the framework which is usually based
on the concept which includes about various types of the cost that have to be managed to prevent
the negative impact of the following human resources functioning.
Theory of Strategic contingency: In context with Davison Canners, it includes an
implementation of new human resource operating model. It is required to focus on the two
aspects which involves the strategic as well as contingency aspects. In the organization, the main
goal of this theory is to have the control on such occurrence which may be occurs in an
organization. In this, the managers become the most central part of this industry so as to improve
the skills so that the problems can be solved efficiently as well as effectively. The theory
includes the benefits such as the main advantage will be to objectify the leadership techniques
which is generally based on the responsibilities (Noopur and Dhar ., 2019). Here includes an area
of focus such as utilising only the affecting powers in the occurrence control by the use of
subunits of an organization.
Theory of general systems: It is the theory which is broadly applied as a part of study of
interdisciplinary system. It can generally includes a cohesive conglomeration of the
interdependent as well as the correlated parts which can be human made or it can be natural. As
per the recent operating model this can be determined about modifying the one part of the
settings may involves an impact on the other parts or it can influence the whole system. It is
quite necessary to predict these modifications which is usually depends on various patterns of the
behaviours. It cab be based on the system theory which is related to determining the constraints,
the dynamics as well as explicate the principles which are to be applied at every level on various
systems.
CONCLUSION
The above stated report concludes that development of new HRM model the main efforts
of the SME is towards creation of movement across HR boundary that can help in the process of
having extreme approaches. There can be instances when such extremes are dysfunctional in
organisations.