Human Resources

Question 1

What is human resource planning?

Answer 1

Human resource planning is the process of which the human resource department ensures the right amount of people have the right skills in order to meet company goals/targets.

Question 2

What is a core worker?

Answer 2

Employees who are essential to a business and usually work full-time e.g managers or key staff.

Question 3

What is a peripheral worker?

Answer 3

Employees who are not essential and often work part-time, temporarily or on short term contracts. e.g seasonal workers, agency staff or freelancers.

Question 4

What are sub-contracts?

Answer 4

Subcontracts are agreements where a company hires another business or individual to complete specific work or tasks. The subcontractor is not an employee but is responsible for delivering the agreed service or product.

Question 5

What is labour turnover?

Answer 5

Labour turnover is the rate at which employees leave a business during a period of time.

Question 6

What is the formula for labour turnover?

Answer 6

(Number of employees who left ÷ Average number of employees)× 100

Question 7

What is a skills shortage?

Answer 7

A skills shortage in a company is when there aren’t enough employees with the required skills to meet the company’s needs.

Question 8

What may cause workplace stress?

Answer 8

Poor management
Conflicts
High workload/Long hours
Changes in the workplace
Tight deadlines

Question 9

What is absenteeism?

Answer 9

Absenteeism is when employees regularly miss work without a good reason.

Question 10

What is the formula for absenteeism?

Answer 10

(Total days absent ÷ Total available working days) × 100

Question 11

What are the advantages of full time contracts?

Answer 11

Provides job security
Employees often receive full benefits (e.g. health insurance, paid leave).
Stronger commitment and loyalty from employees.
Easier to build a consistent team

Question 12

What are the disadvantages of full time contracts?

Answer 12

Higher costs for the company (salary, benefits).
Less flexibility for both employer and employee.
Can lead to burnout if work-life balance is not managed well.
Less opportunity for part-time workers or freelancers.

Question 13

What are the advantages of part time contracts?

Answer 13

More flexibility for employees to balance personal life.
Lower costs for the company (salary, benefits).
Allows the company to hire for specific tasks or peak times. (winter, summer)

Question 14

What are the disadvantages of full time contracts?

Answer 14

Less job security for employees.
Limited access to benefits for part time workers.
May result in a less committed workforce.

Question 15

What are zero hour contracts?

Answer 15

Employees who are not guaranteed any set number of hours and only work when needed. There is no obligation for the employer to offer work.

Question 16

What are full time contracts?

Answer 16

Employees who work a set number of hours, usually 35-40 hours a week.

Question 17

What are part time contracts?

Answer 17

Employees who work fewer hours than full time, typically under 30 hours a week. They may not receive all the benefits that full time employees get.

Question 18

What are the advantages of zero hour contracts?

Answer 18

Offers flexibility for both the employer and employee.
Employers can adjust staffing levels based on demand.
Employees can choose when to work.

Question 19

What are the disadvantages of zero hour contracts?

Answer 19

Lack of job security for employees.
Employees may have unpredictable income.
Limited or no access to benefits (e.g. paid leave, sick pay).

Question 20

What is globalisation?

Answer 20

Globalisation is the process of businesses or organisations expanding and operating internationally. It involves the exchange of goods, services across borders

Question 21

How does globalisation impact human resource planning?

Answer 21

Globalisation impacts HR planning as it involves managing a diverse workforce, adapting to different cultures and addressing international legal and employment standards.