Chapter 8- Recruitment And Training Of Employees Flashcards
Why would a business recruit new employees (3)
An employee leaves/needs to be replaced
New business
Expanding
What is recruitment
Process from identifying that the business needs to employ someone until applications have arrived at the business
What does the recruitment process give the business an opportunity to do (3)
Assess:
role of employees
Nature of jobs
Future workforce requirements
Difference between large and small business when recruiting employees
Big business has HR department which manages the selections etc
Small doesn’t have enough people to have HR, the managers who will be supervising employee do it
What do HR look for when recruiting
Someone who is a good fit for company(avoids conflict) and who will be able to help the business meet its objectives
What is selection
Series of steps by which candidates are interviewed, tested and screened for choosing the most suitable person for the posts
List the recruitment process
- vacancy arises
- Job analysis
- Job description
- Job specification
- Job advertised in appropriate media
- Application forms and shortlisting
- Interviews and selection
- Vacancy filled
What does part time mean
Employees work between 1 and 30-35 hours a week
What does full time mean
Employees will usually work 35+ hours a week
What are the benefits to the business of employing part-time employees(6)
More flexible in work hours
Easier to ask employees to just work busy times
Fits in with their (employee) lifestyle and will therefore be willing to accept lower pay
Reduces business cost in comparison
Easier to make redundant in some countries
Limitations of part time employees to businesses (5)
Less likely to seek training as the employees only see the job as temporary
Takes longer to recruit 2 part time than 1 full-time
Employee less committed/more likely to leave
Employees less likely to be promoted as they would not have gained the same skills and experience
More difficult to communicate with employee
Why is training important to a business/ what are the objectives to recieve from training (6)
Introduce new equipment
Improve efficiency of workplace
Provides training for unskilled workers-more valuable to business
Decrease chances of accident
Increase oppurtunity of internal promotion
Decrease required supervision
What is efficiency
The ability to work quickly with minimal mistakes
What are the benefits/aims of training(3)
Improve employees attitude to accept change and point out needs fir attentiion
Increase knowlwdge
Increase skill
What are the 3 methods of training
Induction
On-the-job
Off-the-job
What is induction training
The best training method for new employees which may take a day-several, explains business activities, customs and procedures and introduces the new employee to their fellow workers.
What is on-the-job training
Training for unskilled/semi-skilled workers. Training done on the job by watching a more experienced worker do their work.
What are the advantages of on-the-job training(4)
Training tailored to the specific needs of the business
Ensures there is some productivity from worker
Costs less than off the job training
Individual tuition is givenin the workplace therefore no travel costs need be paid
What are disadvantages of on-the-job training(3)
Trainor will not be as productive as they are showing the worker what to do
Bad habits may be passes on
Training qualifications may not be recognised outside the business(you dont get a certificate)
What is off-the job training
Workers are sent on a couse away from the workplace by their employers, often with specialised trainors.
What are the advantages of off-the-job training(5)
A large range of skills can be taught
Workers become more versatile and can be moved around business if crisis arises,
If the course is at night it is cheaper for the business and the employee will still carry out with their normal duties
No output of the employee is lost
Uses expert trainers who have up to date knowledge of business practices
What are the disadvantages of off-the job training
High cost
Wages are paid but no work is done
Higher qualifications make it easier for employee to leave and find another job
What are the responsibilities of the HR department (6)
1.Redundancy,retrenchment and dismissal-unsatisfactory workers or the business is changing
2.Recruitment snd selection-attracting and selecting candidates to fill vacancies
3.industrial relations-ensure there is effective communication between workforce and management/stopping disputes
4.health and safety-must comply with the laws
5.Training programs-assessing and fullfilling the training needs of employees linked to the future needs of the business
6.wages and salaries-must attract and retain the right people and motivate employees
What is recruitment
The process of identifying that the business needs to employ someone up to the point where applications have been recieved
