Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Formative assessments
Activity 1.
Research planning requirements
Document the processes and steps involved in researching the ongoing HR requirements for
the organisation for which you work. If you are not currently working address the question
from the point of a generic organisation.
Activity 2
Develop human resources strategic plan
Explain in 2,000 words, how you would develop, for your organisation, a suitable human
resources strategic plan and what data you would use when developing the plan. Consider
strategic targets and the goals of the organisation.
In the paper:
1. Describe the organisation and its core business.
2. Explain:
a. Whether the plan will simply extend the current HR operations into the future or
whether it will be necessary to make charge?
b. Whether it will be necessary to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and to develop risk
management and contingency plans?
c. Who you would submit the plan to for ratification/authorisation?
d. Who you would collaborate and consult with?
If you are not working your response can be based around a generic or fictitious organisation.
WOK restaurant, a Chinese restaurant and its core business is to provide authentic
and innovative Chines food to be served to the people. The strategic plan would be to
develop more innovative and modern Chinese cuisine and to expand its market which
means that there is a need to train the staff and hire more staff such as social media
manager/marketing specialist that will help promote the product online and expand its
market. In addition, when developing innovative and modern variety of Chinese cuisine
there is a need to train the chefs and conduct research for them to be able to cope up with
the social, economic, population, etc. trends.
Human resources may be better aligned with business strategy with the aid of a
Strategic HR Plan. It's a crucial planning document that builds on the strategic business
plan's company purpose, vision, values, and goals. It explains how the HR function will
contribute to the organization's goals and strategy while also ensuring that HR planning
Activity 3
Implement human resources strategic plan
Write a report of approximately 2,000 words that describes how you would implement a new
human resources strategic plan.
Describe the procedures you would follow to monitor and review performance against
the overall plan objectives.
Explain why this is necessary and what monitoring and evaluation will achieve.
To implement a new human resources strategic plan I must work with others,
monitor and review the plan, adapt plan should circumstances change, and evaluate
and review performance against plan objectives. To implement the new strategic plan
I must align the HR needs with the business’ practices. This is the most important
component of a strong HR strategy, and it may require managerial assistance. I'll have
to strike a balance between our company's demands and employee happiness.
Unfortunately, many HR departments have the most friction in this area. Human
resource professionals are in charge of ensuring that the company complies with state
and federal legislation, as well as maintaining the status quo in the workplace.
On the other hand, to communicate the plan to others by written documents,
meetings, emails, etc. To generate support, I will ask permission from the senior
management. Also, I will inform all employees in the organisation about the plan and
its requirements. The staff needs to know how the plan aligns with the organisation’s
vision and overall strategic plan. In addition, what changes will be made now and in
the future, what support staff will receive with regard to adapting to changes; what
HR management policies, practices and activities will support the strategic plan.
Moreover, whether the changes in HR management procedures will impact directly on
them, and what impacts might be. Who will lead the implementation process and what
will be involved, what individual workers can to contribute to smooth
implementation. Plus, the benefits of the HR plan to the staff, management and the
organisation as well as whether they will be involved in monitoring and evaluation
procedures and how they can provide feedback.
Moreover, the procedures I would follow to monitor and review
performance against the overall plan objectives are the following: first and foremost is
https://www.10mmt.com/2012/monitoring-performance/how-to-monitor-staff-performance-
against-performance-objectives/
Question 1.
What are the common human resources practices and functions in a business organisation?
List and describe at least 16
1. Recruitment and selection- Implementing flexible work schedules, providing
employees with telecommuting options and training supervisors to spot signs of
workplace stress suggests the organizational culture supports employees achieving
work-life balance.
2. Achieving work-life balance- Implementing flexible work schedules, providing
employees with telecommuting options and training supervisors to spot signs of
workplace stress suggests the organizational culture supports employees achieving
work-life balance.
3. Training and development- Training and development are HR management
functions that include new-employee orientation, job skills training, leadership
training and professional development. These activities improve employees' job
skills in their current positions and equip them with skills and expertise for cross-
functional work that can increase their value to the organization.
4. Compensation and benefits- Compensation and benefits often are viewed together,
presenting a comprehensive view of how employers reward their employees.
5. Equal Employment- Recruitment and selection methods are subject to equal
employment opportunity policies
6. Drug-free workplace- A drug-free workplace policy has become the standard for
ensuring the safety of the company's employees, customers and suppliers. The use
of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited because impairment can cause workplace
accidents and endanger the well-being of the employee and his co-workers.
7. Paid time off- Policies on how employees accrue vacation and sick time are
essential to maintaining accountability for attendance and for benefits
administration, such as leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act provisions.
8. Workplace Flexibility-HR policies concerning flexible work schedules and
telecommuting vary from one company to another, depending on the type of work,
employee tenure and technology available for modifying working conditions. In
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/functions-practices-human-resource-
management-59787.html
https://bizfluent.com/info-7749002-functions-practices-human-resource-
management.html
Question 2.
Make a list of 10 legislative, regulatory and industrial requirements that can be applied in the
context of human resource management.
1. Fair Work Act 2009
2. Fair Work Commission Rules 2013
3. Sex Discrimination and Fair Work Amendment Act 2021
4. State And Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
5. Work Health And Safety Act 2011
6. Disability Discrimination Act 1992
7. Public Sector Management Act 1994
8. Privacy Act
9. Superannuation Guarantee Act
10. Workplace Relations Act
https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/legislation-regulations-0
https://employsure.com.au/guides/employment-contracts-and-legislation/employment-law-in-
australia/
Question 3
Question 4
Technological advances are constant. All organisations, regardless of size or of core business,
will utilise some form of technology. How is technological development likely to impact on
the HR function in a business? Consider this and discuss it in a short essay format of
approximately 500 words.
Technology development is a key part of the business's innovation process, and it
might involve gained knowledge. All actions in the context may have some technical
substance, which leads to increased technological progress. HR staff and company executives
have more authority to analyse what is and isn't working now that there are more user-
friendly technological tools on the market. In addition, the influence of technology on HR
may be seen not just in how executives make labour choices, but also in how HR functions.
Workflows are provided by businesses like Workday and SAP Success Factors, for example.
Businesses that would otherwise spend time and money experimenting with new methods to
develop procedures would instead operate inside the technology's processes. Moreover, the
impact of technology on HR may also be seen in how companies manage their bureaucratic
monsters.HR technology has automated some of the time-consuming paperwork, allowing
HR professionals to focus on more strategic tasks. HR technology may give workers with
smartphone access to benefits, payroll, retirement accounts, and learning tools, in addition to
streamlining internal procedures. However, technology's influence on HR can be a double-
Question 5
What is strategic planning; what are the basic requirements of strategic plan; what is it
intended to achieve and why is it necessary?
Project
This project will enable you to demonstrate skill and underpinning knowledge- performance
evidence and knowledge evidence- and produce end products suitable for use in the work
place.
Develop a strategic plan human resources plan which includes relevant research and data and
demonstrates clear alignment with broader business objectives.
In addition to the plan, document, in 500-800 words, how the human resources strategic plan
will be implemented and reviewed.
The human resources strategic plan should include information that relates to the human
resources practices and functions, labour market options for sourcing labour supply and the
technology that has and may impact on job roles.
If you are not currently working you might develop a scenario for a generic or fictitious
business. Describe the business and what it does then address the assessment project
questions. The business could be a private or a not-for-profit organisations.
HR strategic plan must be monitored to ensure that it is meeting the requirements of the
employees
PROJECT:
Built-in 2015, WOK Chinese restaurant is a family-owned restaurant business that serves
authentic and innovative Chinese cuisine.. The company has two stores in Gold Coast. The
company has increased its manufacturing capacity in recent years through hard work and
consistency of the chefs. The company employs about 15 staff members across the 2 retail
stores online operations.
2. Mission Statement
The company’s mission is to provide customers with an outstanding line of Chinese cuisine
dishes while concurrently remaining within the letter of the law regarding the sale of food
and alcohol in the State of Queensland.
The aim of the HR strategic plan is to advance flexibility, innovation and competitive
advantage, develop an appropriate organizational culture and improve business performance.
The owner of the restaurant, its workers and staff members, as well as insurance companies,
is all significant players in the planning process. To make the new HR strategic plan
successful in the context of this corporate organization, each of these stakeholders should be
consulted. The owners are the most important participants in the planning process since they
are in responsibility of putting the new strategic plan into action, which will help them
enhance their business performance. The HR manager, line managers, and other general staff
members are among the workers. The HR manager would create a new strategic plan from
5. Rationale for the Strategic Plan (Internal and External Business Environment)
Due to difficulties with the internal and external business environment, as well as other legal
and ethical challenges that the firm is now experiencing, the development of a new HR
strategic plan is required. The company's SWOT analysis has been presented in order to
evaluate the need for a new HR strategic plan.
Internal Environment:
Employees and Managers: Due to the high demand for Chinese cuisine, employees are
currently suffering greatly, and managers are unable to lead staff members, resulting in a
large number of dissatisfied customers.
Money and Resources: Although the firm has obtained sufficient cash and financial resources
through the internet platform, the company's use of other resources has been inadequate,
resulting in inefficient Chinese food manufacturing that is unable to meet client expectations.
Restaurant Culture: Because the company lacks a healthy organizational culture that would
inspire people to work hard, they are falling short of their goals.
External Environment:
The Economy: The restaurant business's market economy is pretty good, however the team
has to improve its human resource management in order to earn more income from the
market.
Competition from other businesses: In Australia, competing restaurant businesses are steadily
eroding their market share. As a result, a new HR strategic plan would assist them acquire a
competitive advantage over competitors.
Clients and Suppliers: Customers are pleased with the authenticity and creativity of WOK's
Chinese food, but they are dissatisfied with the restaurant's late service and delivery.
Suppliers of the company's raw materials have additional outlets for selling their wares,
giving them a strong negotiating position. To address these challenges, a strategic strategy is
required.
Verification
Special Company Strategies
Workplace Policies on Different Health Issues
Labour Rights and Implications
Tax Laws of Organization
Laws of the Organization
SWOT Analysis:
Strengths Weaknesses
Good location The company lacks a proper organizational
Fresh ingredients culture to motivate its employees to work
Quick Service efficiently.
Affordable The company also lacks any training
Customers continually rave program for improving the skills of the
about our homemade pork bun new and current staff members
and yum cha
Strong values and ethical
mission statement
Opportunities Threats
Expansion Too many similar restaurants/ too many
New Menu competition within our block
Availability of servers/staff Rising costs of produce and other
Potential for growth with food ingredients
delivery apps
6. Overview of Current Human Resource Functions and Policies
The current human resource functions and policies include the following which needs to be
improved with the new strategic plan.
Hiring and Recruiting: The company does not have a proper hiring and recruiting structure,
which has resulted in the hiring of many employees who are not appropriate for their job
roles.
Handling Compensation: The company lacks an electronic payroll and database system to
handle the salaries and compensation of the employees.
Employee Benefits: The health and dental insurance and other such employee benefits are
handled well by the company HR and do not require much modification.
Employee Relations: The managers of WOK Restaurant are unable to build strong bond and
relationship with the employees so that they can be motivated and focused on their jobs.
Legal Responsibilities: The labour and employment laws are pursued properly by the
company management and do not require much modification or improvement.
8. Strategic Operational Details of the HR Strategic Plan
The new strategic HR plan has the following operational details that should be implemented
in the workplace.
New Systems: As part of the new strategic HR strategy, a new service team for the workplace
will be established to assist meet WOK Restaurant's growing expectations.
The restaurant needs a new electronic payroll and database system for HR, which will assist
handle employee wages and compensation more effectively.
Processes: To increase the skill sets of new and present employees, a new training program
must be developed.
Procedures: A new contract with the suppliers is required to verify the pricing of raw
materials, resulting in the production of less expensive and fresh components.
An hour-by-hour examination and evaluation of client numbers and orders to ensure they
have an appropriate number of personnel.
Policies:
Develop a new employment and recruitment policy to hire qualified and capable people who
can carry out their responsibilities.
A new incentive system policy and an organizational culture of continuous learning have
been implemented to encourage workers to work more effectively, therefore increasing total
business productivity.
9. Labour Requirements and Sourcing of People
Absence Rate
Absence Cost
Employee Productivity Rate
Benefits Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Index
Employee Engagement Index
Internal Promotion Rate
Employee Innovation Index
Net Promoter Score
Assessor Comments: Satisfactory/
not satisfactory
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Quality of Hire
Percentage of Cost of the Workforce
Turnover Rate
Involuntary Turnover Rate
Training Effectiveness
Voluntary Turnover Rate
Unwanted Turnover Rate
Quit Rate
12. Financial Requirements for Implementing HR Strategic Plan
There are certain financial requirements for implementing the HR strategic plan in WOK
Restaurant. HR budgeting is essential to prevent hiring, understand staffing needs, helps
in attracting new talent and reduces employee turnover. The financial requirements are
provided below.
15. Conclusion
To summarize, the new strategic HR plan for WOK Restaurant is ideal for the company's
present situation and if properly implemented, can be successful in achieving the
company goals and objectives. The issues and drawbacks of the current HR plan should
be replaced by the new plan to develop an organizational culture and motivated
workforce.