This report provides a detailed analysis of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices at John Lewis, a high-end department store. It covers the purpose and functions of HRM, including workforce planning and resourcing, and examines the strengths and weaknesses of different recruitment and selection approaches. The report evaluates the benefits of various HRM practices for both employers and employees, focusing on training and development, and assesses their effectiveness in raising organizational profit and productivity. Furthermore, it analyzes the importance of employee relations and the impact of employment legislation on HRM decision-making, illustrating these concepts with specific examples from a work-related context. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and their implications for HRM practices at John Lewis. Desklib provides access to this and other solved assignments for students.