Chapter 10- Employing People Flashcards
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Options available for employees
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- Permanent
- Temporary or fixed term
- Zero hours
- Free lancer
1
Q
Why do businesses employ people?
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- For specialist expertise
- Seasonal Nature
- Start up want to expand consider outsourcing
2
Q
What is the difference between permanent and temporary staff?
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Permanent Staff tend to be more loyal to the business and more motivated than temporary staff, who have less allegiance and less commitment to the business.
3
Q
What is job sharing?
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This is where two or more people share the responsibilities, pay and benefits of a full time job in proportion to the hours they work.
4
Q
Benefits of employing part time
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- Keep cost down
- Flexibility
- Increasing Motivation
- Attracting wider pool of candidates
5
Q
What are the drawbacks of employing part-time?
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- Managing staff
- Employing Absence
- Higher Cost as result of extra induction, training and administration
