Managing the HR Flow Flashcards
What does HR planning start with?
Anticipating future staffing needs
What is the purpose of human resource planning?
To make sure that the business always has the right amount of staff with the right skills to meet its needs.
How does HR make sure that the business always has the right amount of staff with the right skills to meet its needs?
By predicting the demand and supply of staff
Why do HR departments ask other experienced managers for their opinions?
Experienced managers for their opinions and advice
What are past statistics are used to see?
If employee numbers have risen or fallen
What does the introduction of new technology and techniques alter?
the number of workers needed
What are the 3 advantages of internal recruitment?
Candidates know the business
Short and cheap
Motivates workers to go for a promotion
What are the 3 disadvantages of external recruitment?
What are 3 advantages of external recruitment?
Brings in fresh ideas
Brings in experience
Larger number of applicants
What are 3 disadvantages of external recruitment?
Long process
Expensive
Candidates need a longer candidate process
Using professional media sites such as LinkedIn what does this allow for businesses?
To reach a large amount of people
How does HR do the selection process for new staff?
Interviews
Assessment centres
How does a good recruitment process help the HR department?
Helps achieve its diversity process
How does internal recruitment also improve the employer/employee relations?
Makes them feel motivated
Who organises and plans the induction and training programs of new staff?
HR
