Task 1: Evaluate the approach taken by the selected organization in managing its employees. Identify the HRM function in the organization and how they relate to contemporary perspective of HRM
Introduction
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturing business, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel drive vehicles and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. Under the ownership of Tata Motors Limited, Jaguar Land Rover is transforming its business to realize the full potential of its brands and deliver profitable results. (Jaguar Land Rover About us, n.d.)
Human Resource Management
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JLR now place a greater emphasis on providing quality feedback halfway through the year, which helps to improve performance and facilitates a conversation about individual development and career plan.
The HRM department use findings from appraisals to match the skills and potential of individuals with new or vacant positions with the company. This helps the employees to gain diverse experience and develop valuable new skills by enabling them to try new roles. JLR Sustainability report (2011) states that for hourly paid production employees, appraisal is used to assess each individual’s contribution to quality, safety and teamwork as well as production volume. The discussion with hourly employees helps to identify the training and career development needs of each individual.
Reward management
The salaried employees are given competitive package including other benefits and rewards. The following are the benefits given to the employees as mentioned on the JLR career website:
• Privilege car purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday
Introduction
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturing business, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel drive vehicles and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. Under the ownership of Tata Motors Limited, Jaguar Land Rover is transforming its business to realize the full potential of its brands and deliver profitable results. (Jaguar Land Rover About us, n.d.)
Human Resource Management
Human resource management is a modern approach …show more content…
JLR now place a greater emphasis on providing quality feedback halfway through the year, which helps to improve performance and facilitates a conversation about individual development and career plan.
The HRM department use findings from appraisals to match the skills and potential of individuals with new or vacant positions with the company. This helps the employees to gain diverse experience and develop valuable new skills by enabling them to try new roles. JLR Sustainability report (2011) states that for hourly paid production employees, appraisal is used to assess each individual’s contribution to quality, safety and teamwork as well as production volume. The discussion with hourly employees helps to identify the training and career development needs of each individual.
Reward management
The salaried employees are given competitive package including other benefits and rewards. The following are the benefits given to the employees as mentioned on the JLR career website:
• Privilege car purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday