Human Resources Managment Flashcards
Why is it important to continually train employees?
Ongoing training ensures employees remain skilled, knowledgeable, and up to date with industry standards.
It improves job performance, enhances customer service, increases employee satisfaction, and reduces turnover.
What are some common methods of evaluating employee performance?
Self-Evaluation: Employees assess their own performance.
Manager Evaluation: Direct supervisors assess employee performance based on specific criteria.
360-Degree Feedback: Feedback from multiple sources, such as peers, managers, and customers.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Objective measures used to assess performance.
What is Human Resources Management (HRM)?
HRM involves recruiting, training, evaluating, and compensating employees.
It ensures that the company’s workforce is efficient, productive, and compliant with labor laws.
What are the main types of staffing activities in Human Resources?
Recruiting: Finding and attracting suitable candidates for open positions.
Selection: Choosing the best candidates through interviews, assessments, and background checks.
Onboarding: Integrating new hires into the company, including training and introducing company policies.
Job Design: Structuring roles and responsibilities to align with business needs
What are organizational standards and how do they relate to Human Resources?
Organizational standards are guidelines, policies, and best practices set by the company.
HR ensures that employee behavior, performance, and actions are in alignment with these standards.
What is the role of recruiting in Human Resources?
Recruiting is the process of sourcing, attracting, and selecting the best candidates to fill job openings.
It includes advertising job positions, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and offering jobs.
Why is monitoring employee performance important for Human Resources?
Monitoring employee performance helps ensure that the business goals are being met.
It identifies areas where employees may need additional training or support and contributes to overall business success.
How does HR contribute to employee motivation?
HR fosters a positive work environment, recognizes achievements, and creates incentives like bonuses, promotions, or training opportunities.
Motivated employees are more engaged, productive, and loyal to the company.
What role does HR play in benefits and compensation?
HR manages compensation packages, including salary, health benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses.
They ensure that compensation is competitive within the industry and aligns with employee performance and company resources
How does HR help create a positive work environment?
HR develops programs that promote employee engagement, work-life balance, and wellness.
They enforce policies that promote respect, inclusion, and fairness in the workplace.
How does HR ensure legal compliance in the workplace?
HR ensures that all hiring, firing, and employee treatment practices are compliant with labor laws, including those related to discrimination, wages, and safety.
HR also helps with ensuring proper documentation and protecting the business from legal issues.
What role does HR play in conflict resolution in the workplace?
HR mediates disputes between employees and helps find fair solutions.
They provide resources for addressing conflicts, such as through employee assistance programs or by setting clear guidelines for respectful behavior.
What are some strategies Human Resources uses to retain employees?
Providing opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation, and employee recognition.
Offering a positive work culture, good work-life balance, and benefits that support long-term employee satisfaction.
What is onboarding, and why is it important in Human Resources?
Onboarding is the process of introducing new hires to the company, its culture, and their specific job duties.
Proper onboarding helps employees feel welcomed, reduces turnover, and increases job satisfaction and productivity.
What are employee wellness programs, and how do they benefit the company?
Employee wellness programs focus on improving the health and well-being of employees through initiatives like fitness programs, mental health resources, and stress management support.
These programs help reduce absenteeism, increase productivity, and foster a healthier, happier workforce.
