Human resources

Question 1

What is the role of HR ?

Answer 1

1. recruit and dismiss staff
2. Ensure proper training and required skills
3. Compliance with legislation
4. Overall management of staff
5. Contract terms of employment

Question 2

What are staffing needs ?

Answer 2

1. Is there enough/not enough staff ?
2. Are staff trained accordingly ?
3. What are the associated costs ?

Question 3

Explain the difference between a wage and a salary

Answer 3

A salary is a set amount paid over the course of 12 months, whereas a wage is based on the amount of hours an individual works
Both dependant on : level of job, number of working hours and industry bonuses

Question 4

Define the main type of workers

Answer 4

Full-time workers - 30/40 hours per week and permanent members of the organisation
Adv - committed, experienced and skilled individuals
Dis - difficult to replace and less flexible workforce

Part-time workers - work 20/30 hours a week
Adv - flexible in filling skill gaps, reduces business costs
Dis - not fully committed to the organisation and less skilled