INTRODUCTION
”A sense of ethics, a concern for sustainable development, solidarity with local communities, and an eagerness to look ahead to tomorrow 's world. Welcome to L’Oréal.” [http://sustainabledevelopment09.loreal.com/business/about-loreal.asp] (accessed on 2013/09/07]
The Human Resources environment is a highly competitive one where we have to ensure we not only attract but retain the best people.
L’Oreal has been successful in their recruitment drives and retainer ability because of their strong belief that “as a company we are not an end in itself but that it is our responsibility to create conditions favourable to the development talent.” [http://www.loreal.com/careers/who-you-can-be/human-resources.aspx] (accessed on 2013/09/07)
L’oreal has not only adopted many of the well-known HR processes, systems and structures but they have also made a huge success thereof!
Some business facts:
* 1st cosmetics group worldwide * 17.5 billion euros of sales in 2009 * 130 countries * 64,600 employees * 674 patents registered in 2009
L’Oréal as an employer
“The safety and wellbeing of employees is paramount. We are equally committed to providing a workplace where talent can flourish and where our employees can be part of a stimulating, diverse and multicultural community.” [http://sustainabledevelopment09.loreal.com/business/about-loreal.asp] (accessed on 2013/09/07]
This statement is a clear indication of L’Oreal’s commitment to ensuring their success by making employees their priority.
The objective of this assignment is to understand the core of the critical Human Resources areas and to critically discuss the integration of these into the business.
Question 1 – systems page 56
Analyse the way in which L’oreal has integrated various HR processes, systems, structures and cultures to achieve the strategic outcomes of their organisation
The role of HR is to align HR processes with the
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