As human resource management has been shifting from administrative tasks towards the role of a strategic business partner. Contemporary HR management is called upon to align its strategies with larger business strategies and create relevant metrics for its own strategic value and the achievement of organisational goals. You have been appointed the Human Resource Management Executive of a retail company in South Africa to assist with improving the strategic contribution of the Human Resource department to the overall organisational strategy. You are expected to draft a detailed report and recommendations for discussion during the upcoming strategic planning meeting. The report should provide sufficient reference to the selected organisation and extensive appl

Introduction and background (Name of the organisation, Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives) 10 2 Performance management has been done in isolation ad many employees dont see the reason to participate as they regard it as a tick-box exercise. In line with this, provide an overview of the purposes of performance management. Evaluate whether performance management can be regarded as a strategic process for your organisation. 20 3 To ensure that your companys training and development initiatives provide strategic value, critically examine the significance of implementing various forms of needs analysis in the workplace. Strengthen this analysis with a strong application of appropriate examples. 20 4 Your employees have been clashing with management over the infringement of their right to Freedom of Association. Employees want to belong to one of the major industrial unions for various reasons, but management is not content with the decision because trade unions are viewed as disruptive. Defend the rights of employees by analysing the reasons why contemporary employees join trade unions and advise your management on the organisational rights of majority trade unions. Refer to relevant legislation and examples to support your discussion, so that the executive team will comprehend the value of Freedom of Association. 20 5 Searching for suitable candidates and informing them about the openings in the enterprise is the most important aspect of the recruitment process, and the HR manager needs to know how to do the recruitment and selection process the right way. Apply relevant theory and practical examples in arguing the idea of the use of internal recruitment methods for vacant managerial positions in your organisations. Evaluate how technology improves the recruitment and selection process for modern organisations. 20 6 Provide an overall conclusion