People Flashcards
Skill analysis of all staff
This involves collecting staffs individual skills to build a big picture of the workforce to highlight areas of strength and weaknesses
Staffing Forecast
To highlight if any staff are due to leave (maternity, retirement) and if there is a shortfall or surplus
Internal supply of staff
Employees that currently work for the business can be promoted into a new job within the same business
External supply of staff
Employees that do not currently work for the business
Costs of application forms (selection methods)
Takes time to read through applications
As all candidates have the same questions it is hard for them to stand out and for employees to see their personal flair
Benefits of application forms (selection methods)
Allows for easy comparison between candidates
Allows the business to ask questions that are relevant to their business unlike a CV
Costs of interviews (selection methods)
Interview performance may be rehearsed and not a true insight into how they will perform in the job
Organisations may miss out on high quality employees as they are nervous when sitting the interview
Benefits of interviews (selection methods)
Good way of finding out how applicants act under pressure
Give a good indication of an applicants personality and appearance
Costs of testing (selection methods)
Nerves can impact candidates scores negatively and not be a true representation of their abilities
Benefits of testing (selection methods)
Helpful in making comparisons
Verifies candidates claim that may have been made in their application form
360-degree appraisals
Conducted by HR manager or line manager, they ask colleagues and others around you
Peer-to-peer appraisal
Carried out by a colleague at the same level in the organisation
Costs of appraisals
Negative can demotivate employees
Some employees may find it hard to criticise their colleagues
Time consuming
Benefits of appraisals
A complete employee profile is gained
Positive feedback will motivate staff
Strong relationships can be formed
Works councils
Groups are made of equal numbers of employees And managers
The group discusses suggestions for change which reduces resistance from other members of the organisations
Worker directors
When a low level employee is given a seat on Board of Directors
They present their views and the views of their colleagues whilst feeling involved
Consultative committees
These are very similar to works councils but the members can involve customers, members of the public
Who does the current the current Equality Act protect?
It protects age, disability, gender, race, marriage status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment
Discrimination that is covered by the act
Harassment Victimisation Direct Discrimination Indirect Discrimination Discrimination by association
