Report to the Executive Directors
Retaining the HR Function
Mohammed Bhayat
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
How three HR activities support the organisations strategy 4
Recruitment 4
Disciplinary’s / Grievances 4
Induction 5
Three ways HR professionals support line managers and their staff 6
Performance management 6
Legal 6
Training 7
Conclusion 8
REFERENCES 9
Introduction
This report is to the executive directors and will be outlining the importance of retaining the
HR function within the business. I will be explaining how HR activities support the organisations strategy and how HR professionals support line managers and their staff.
HR is essential to the smooth running of the business. HR is there to ensure that the company do not have a high turnover of staff and that training is given to employee. HR is essential to help the company meet its targets, and ensuring that the company complies with legal requirements including Health & Safety.
How three HR activities support the organisations strategy
Recruitment
Recruitment is co-ordinated by the HR department and is a major factor on how your business recruits the right type of people to carry out the tasks required. HR will in this instance start from the beginning and advertise for the positions to be applied for, HR will also screen and interview the right type of candidates required and then
Induct them once the candidate is successful in getting the position. This is a time consuming job which the department that HR are recruiting for will not have time for and can spend their time concentrating on their departments. HR are responsible for sending out the necessary letters and paperwork to the candidates.
Disciplinary’s / Grievances
Disciplinary’s are usually completed due to a employee mis conduct or absence related. The HR team usually monitors all absences and would notify the line manager of any concerns. HR support the line
References: CIPD. (2014). What is an Induction. Available: http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/induction.aspx#link_2. Last accessed 04th December 2014. Martin, M. and Whiting, F.. (2013). Human Resource Practice. 6th ed.. CIPD.