Task 1
Task 1
Introduction
HRM is one of the main factors, which determine the characteristics of job in a given
area and establish some primary qualities that are significant for every type of working situation.
The HRM decisions that will be discussed in this report are the ones made by one of Britain’s
lead firms – Unilever. But the other thing that is still constantly changing is business; companies
strive to acquire and retain a talented workforce. And the process of making HRM decisions
reflects these challenges (Stahl et al., 2020). This report focuses on a critical discussion of
Unilever’s HRM decision analysis by coming up with an in-depth analysis and the strategies that
are used to establish how well they address employee satisfaction, productivity and
organizational performance. The description of the HRM method practised by Unilever will also
create a more widespread discussion on contemporary trends in this area, giving specific
recommendations to market for firms that strive to implement workforce policies ready to endure
The strategic congruence of Unilever’s HRM decision making to its overall strategy is
strong. The mission of Human Resource department is that the workforce planning, recruitment
and talent management are directly integrated with the strategic intentions of a company (Shet
and Nair, 2022). By selecting candidates who have skill sets that closely approximate those
implied in the vision of the company, Unilever creates a pro-survival army within its ranks.
Employee Development Initiatives
Indeed, employee development is highlighted especially within the organisation that can
be observed through specialised training and mentoring initiatives alongside ways to progress in
their careers. Apart from mastering certain skills, attention to internal talent development also
enhances the engagement and loyalty of employees. Thus, this investment in human capital is
representative of contemporary HRM that focuses on ongoing learning within a rapidly changing
context.
Inclusive HR Policies
within workplace. This type of approach also involves an organizational-friendly culture that
For the digital revolution, Unliverse has been able to digitize their internal HR processes
analytics and digital communication tool are also used to operationalize HR. Nevertheless it does
not only guarantee that efficacy boosts but also allows HR specialists to concentrate on the
Conclusion
toward integration and commitment to diversity lead to vibrant workforce. Unilever fosters
feedback mechanisms that become the source of a culture of continuous improvement and
reactiveness. This holistic HRM approach enables the organization to manage effectively with all
business environments, Unilever has formulated the latest standards of human capital on which
Stahl, G.K. et al. (2020) 'Enhancing the role of human resource management in corporate
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2019.100708.
Shet, S.V. and Nair, B. (2022) 'Quality of hire: expanding the multi-level fit employee selection
using machine learning,' The International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 31(6), pp.
2103–2117. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijoa-06-2021-2843.