1.4.2 Recruitment, Selection and Training Flashcards
Recruitment
Recruitment is the process of finding people to work for a company or become a new member of an organisation
Recruitment process - introduction
- Stage 1: Identify the vacancy
- Stage 2: Write a job description
- Stage 3: Write a person specification
- Stage 4: Advertise the vacancy
- Stage 5: Candidates apply
- Stage 6: Candidates shortlisted
- Stage 7: Shortlisted candidates interviewed
- Stage 8: Other recruitment activities
- Stage 9: Successful candidate is offered the job
Recruitment costs - advertising
- The recruitment of new employees can work out quite expensive for a business
- This will add to the business costs which can mean that the business is less competitive
- The ideal is to find the cheapest way of attracting the largest pool fo candidates to a vacancy and so this may mean a mixture of internal and external advertising
Recruitment costs – agency fees
- If the human resources department is small or the business does not have one at all – perhaps it’s just one person, they may decide to use an agency instead.
- A business may decide to use agency staff or an agency to advertise their job vacancy for them
- For example – A full time permanent employee can cost as much as £2,000 to recruit from an agency
Induction training
- Induction training happens when an employee starts working for a new business
- It may involve training on how to use fire extinguishers, or shown round the building, or introduced to colleagues
Advantages of Induction Training
- Many employees make their mind up if they are staying – the first week of employment
- Induction training will help to inspire the employees and integrate them with the company culture – called “onboarding”
- Good induction training will help reduce the numbers of employees that leave – thus increasing retention numbers
DisAdvantages of Induction Training
• Induction training can cause information overload for an employee trying to find their feet in a new organisation
On-the-job training
- Coaching or mentoring while doing the job.
- Assistance and advice is provided by those more experienced to those less experienced.
- May include work shadowing or learning to use a specific machine
On-the-job training advantages
✔ Specific training needed for the job (a full time trainer may not know all jobs methods to an up to date standard)
✔ Less expensive than off-the-job training
✔ Learning can be put in to practise immediately
✔ Trainees can see relevance to job more clearly when skills are taught in the workplace
On-the-job training disadvantages
- Taking time away from employees job to be trained
- Reduces efficiency of both teaching worker and new employee
- Some workers have bad habits they could pass on to the trainee
- The new worker may not pick up the skills straight away/misunderstand/not ask for help
- Workers which are badly trained may make expensive mistakes or be a safety hazard
Off-the-job
- Involves work at home or courses at company training centres/colleges.
- Learning through demonstrations talks, and lectures.
- May also be practical courses to learn ICT or machinery
Off-the-job training advantages
- More focused environment with less distractions
- Increases a workers motivation as they feel valued by the company to have money spent on their improvement
- Less stressful compared with on the job (don’t have to learn skills and do tasks as going along)
- Individuals teaching the courses are trained to train
- More chance to gather specialist skills
Off-the-job training Disadvantages
- More expensive than on-the-job training
- Employees may fail to see link between training and workplace
- Employees are taken away from production so the business loses their productivity for that day
Why is training important for a business
1.Improved Performance: Proper training can enhance the performance of employees, making them more efficient and productive. Training can help employees acquire new skills, knowledge, and competencies that can improve their job performance. It can also help employees understand the organization’s goals, vision, and values, which can enhance their commitment and motivation.
2.Increased Innovation: Training can also promote creativity and innovation in a business. When employees receive training, they are exposed to new ideas, perspectives, and technologies. This exposure can inspire them to come up with innovative solutions to problems and challenges facing the organization. In turn, this can lead to increased competitiveness and market share.
- Reduced Turnover: Investing in employee training can reduce turnover rates. Employees are more likely to stay with an organization that invests in their development and growth. When employees feel valued and supported, they are more likely to stay loyal to their employer, reducing the costs associated with turnover, such as recruitment and training of new employees.
