Edexcel-recruitment,training and selection 1.4 Flashcards
reasons to recruit staff
reduce pressure on existing staff
increase production to meet demand
to fill in employment gaps
Internal
Jobs given to those already employed
Promotion and reorganisation
External
The process of hiring employees from outside the organisation.
external recruitment advantages
wider range of experience
Larger pool of workers to find best candidate
new ideas
external recruitment disadvantages
longer
more expensive
selection process may not be effective
induction training
introducing new employees to a job, colleagues and premises
induction training examples
Learning about duties of job
Meeting new colleagues
Learning about policies of the business
induction training advantages
Employees can settle down quickly
Health and safety procedures
induction training disadvantages
Can be overwhelming
Disruptive which decreases productivity
On the job training
An employee receives training whilst in workplace
on the job training examples
demonstration
job rotation
coaching
Demonstration
showing trainee how to do the job
Job rotation
Trainee given several jobs to gain experience of wide range of activities
coaching
a more intensive method which involves close relationships between employee and trainee
on job training advantages
cost effective
Opportunity to learn whilst doing
on job training disadvantages
Quality depends on the ability of trainer and time available
Learning environment may not be conducive
off job training
employees training takes place away from work place
off job training examples
Day or part time attendance at college
Professional development courses
online training
off job training advantages
wider range of skills or qualifications
can learn from outside specialists
off job training disadvantages
more expensive
Lost working time
Recruitment
process of attracting and identifying potential job candidates who are suitable for a particular role.
Selection
process of choosing the best candidate for a job.
Job specification
outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities required from a candidate for a specific job.
Job description
outlines the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular job.
Internal advantages
Quick to adapt to role
Cheaper and quicker.
Businesses already familiar with employees skills and abilities.
Internal disadvantages
Lead to conflict
Missed opportunity for new experience.
Limited number of applicants may be suitable.
Job centres
Low level vacancies can be advertised free of charge in government-funded centres.
Online advertising
Vacancies can be advertised on a businesses own website or on a specialist recruitment website. Low costs, wide reach.
Employment agencies
Specialist recruitment agents advertise roles on behalf of the business, recruitment fees are charged.
Advertise
Businesses with a strong social media presence can use these platforms to advertise cost effectively.
Application
Collecting information from potential candidates and shortlisting candidates for an interview.
Interview
Involves meeting and asking questions about their skills, experience, and knowledge.
Assessment tasks
Provide shortlisted candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and suitability for the job.
Example of assessment tasks
Group exercises
presentation
Interviews
Recruitment costs
Expenses incurred in the process of hiring,
Training costs
Expenses incurred in providing training to new or existing employees.
Selection costs
Expenses incurred in selecting candidates,
what does high labour turnover do?
Increase costs
