1、Human Resource ManagementHuman Resources ManagementRecruitmentRecruitmentThe process by which a job vacancy is identified and potential employees are notified.The nature of the recruitment process is regulated and subject to employment law.Main forms of recruitment through advertising in newspapers,

2、 magazines, trade papers and internal vacancy lists.SelectionSelectionThe process of assessing candidates and appointing a post holderApplicants short listed most suitable candidates selectedSelection process varies according to organisation:Employment LegislationEmployment LegislationIncreasingly i

3、mportant aspect of the HRM roleWide range of areas for attentionAdds to the cost of the businessEven in a small business, the legislation relating to employees is important chemicals used in a hairdressing salon for example have to be carefully stored and handled to protect employees.DiscriminationC

4、rucial aspects of employment legislation:RaceGenderDisabilityDisability is no longer an issue for employers to ignore, they must take reasonable steps to accommodate and recruit disabled workers.Copyright: Mela, http:/www.sxc.huDisciplineDisciplineFirms cannot just sack workersWide range of procedur

5、es and steps in dealing with workplace conflictInformal meetingsFormal meetingsVerbal warningsWritten warningsGrievance proceduresWorking with external agenciesDevelopmentTrainingTrainingSimilar to development:Provides new skills for the employeeKeeps the employee up to date with changes in the fiel

6、dAims to improve efficiencyCan be external or in-houseRewards SystemsThe system of pay and benefits used by the firm to reward workersMoney not the only methodFringe benefitsFlexibility at workHolidays, etc.Trade UnionsTrade UnionsImportance of building relationships with employee representativesRol

7、e of Trade Unions has changedImportance of consultation and negotiation and working with trade unionsContributes to smooth change management and leadershipProductivityProductivityMeasuring performance:How to value the workers contributionDifficulty in measuring some types of output especially in the service industryAppraisalMeant to be non-judgmentalInvolves the work