Human Resoyrces Practices
1. Introduction
This assignment takes a look at Basil Read, a company based in South Africa which has moved from strength to strength. We take a look at Human Resources practices, starting with how these are aligned to support the use of technology; we look at the high leverage strategy and its linkages to employee training at Basil Read. As a highly successful company, we also take a look at the talent management at Basil Read with special emphasis on career management approach and how these benefit both the organization and its employees depending on different career stages the employees may be in. we finally look at the performance management system used Basil Read as well as the system at the NNR and the extent to which the NNR system could be used by Basil Read. What is evident in the assignment is that Basil Read has strategically positioned the HR function and is reaping great benefits from its strategic partnership as this continues to produce high performance thus adding value to Basil Read customers whilst ensuring satisfied employees.
2. QUESTION 1
”Innovation forms the very core of the Basil Read offering”
2.1 Discussion on how the HR Practices at basil Read are aligned to support the use of technology throughout the organization
Basil Read was rated best employer in 2013, this is largely attributable to is robust best Human resources management practices which are completely aligned to the organizational strategy. One of the top eight best practices is the organization‘s ability to continuously capitalize on the technological advancement to achieve a highest level of competence.
2.2 Alignment of HR Practices to support the use of technology
Technology does not only expand HR services delivery options, it also increases the value to business by raising the burden on the traditional channels whilst providing a richer and more engaging experience.
2.3 Virtual Learning
Virtual Learning utilize virtual classrooms and meetings
This assignment takes a look at Basil Read, a company based in South Africa which has moved from strength to strength. We take a look at Human Resources practices, starting with how these are aligned to support the use of technology; we look at the high leverage strategy and its linkages to employee training at Basil Read. As a highly successful company, we also take a look at the talent management at Basil Read with special emphasis on career management approach and how these benefit both the organization and its employees depending on different career stages the employees may be in. we finally look at the performance management system used Basil Read as well as the system at the NNR and the extent to which the NNR system could be used by Basil Read. What is evident in the assignment is that Basil Read has strategically positioned the HR function and is reaping great benefits from its strategic partnership as this continues to produce high performance thus adding value to Basil Read customers whilst ensuring satisfied employees.
2. QUESTION 1
”Innovation forms the very core of the Basil Read offering”
2.1 Discussion on how the HR Practices at basil Read are aligned to support the use of technology throughout the organization
Basil Read was rated best employer in 2013, this is largely attributable to is robust best Human resources management practices which are completely aligned to the organizational strategy. One of the top eight best practices is the organization‘s ability to continuously capitalize on the technological advancement to achieve a highest level of competence.
2.2 Alignment of HR Practices to support the use of technology
Technology does not only expand HR services delivery options, it also increases the value to business by raising the burden on the traditional channels whilst providing a richer and more engaging experience.
2.3 Virtual Learning
Virtual Learning utilize virtual classrooms and meetings
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