Ch.8- Recruitment, selection and training of employees Flashcards
Internal recruitment
filling a vacant post with someone already employed in the business
External recruitment
Filling a vacant post with someone who is not already employed in the business
Job description
A list of the key points about a job, job title, key duties, responsibilities and accountability.
Person specification
A list of the qualifications, skills, experience and personal qualities looked for in a successful applicant.
Shortlist
A list of candidate who are chosen from all of the applicants to be interviewed for the job
Induction training
A training programme to help new recruits become familiar with their workplace, the people they work with and the procedures they need to follow
On-the-job training
Training at the place of work; watching or following an experienced employee
Off-the-job training
training that takes place away from the workplace, for example at college, university or specialist training provider’s premises.
Resignation
Termination of employment by the employee, perhaps because they have found a job with a different employee
Retirement
Termination of employment due to the employee reaching an age beyond which they do not need to work
Redundancy
Termination of employment by the employer because the job is no longer needed
Dismissal
Termination of employment by the employer because the employee has broken company rules or is not performing work to the required standard