1.4.1 APPROACHES TO STAFFING Flashcards
what are some alternative words for staff
- crew
- labour
- workforce
- subordinates
- workers
- employees
what are the two types of staff
- asset
- cost
whats an asset
someone or something beneficial to the business operations
whats a cost
someone or something detrimental to the business operations
ways in which staff can be an asset
- hard working
- intuitive
- respectful
- respond to feedback
- motivated / motivating
how can staff be a cost
- lazy
- unreliable
- easily distracted
- lack of responsibility
- not a team player
values of an asset employee
- keen to progress
- keen to train
- take autonomy (think for yourself)
- involved in decision making
values of a cost employee
- reluctant to do extra
- dislike the idea of progression
- bring others down
- 1st to be made redundant
what is multi skilling working
when employees are trained to perform multiples roles within a business
whats a part time employee
someone who typically works 30-35 hours a week
whats a full time employee
someone who typically works 35-40 hours a week
whats a temporary employee
a worker hired for a specific period or to complete a particular project
whats flexible working
allows workers to have some control over when , where and how they work
what is home working
employees perform their job duties from their own homes
what is outsourcing
practice of hiring external companies or individuals to perform tasks or services that are typically done in-house
advantages of part time working
- cost saving
- flexibility
- reduced overheads
- increased productivity
- access to broader talents
disadvantages of part time working
- limited availability
- training and integration
- less commitment
- inconsistent work quality
- limited benefits
advantages of temporary employees
- flexibility
- cost saving
- access to skills
- reduced hiring time
- trial period
disadvantages of temporary employees
- limited commitment
- training and onboard costs
- inconsistent quality
- higher turnover
- limited availability
advantages of home working
- flexibility
- cost saving
- increased productivity
- reduced commuting stress
- access to wider talent pool
disadvantages of home working
- isolation
- communication challenges
- distractions at home
- work - life boundaries
- limited access to resources
what is a dismissal
ends an employees contract early (being sacked)
what is redundancy
no longer needed by the employee (done nothing wrong)
what is a CV
a detailed document that outlines an individual’s education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments
what does CV stand for
curriculum vitae
5 reasons that businesses requests CVs
- access qualifications
- evaluate experience
- identify skills
- understand career progression
- quick way to compare
