processes of HR Flashcards
define ACQUISITION
The process of attracting and recruiting the right staff for roles in the business
what does acquisition involve
Analyse internal environment- analyse existing workforce for what type of employee and skills are needed, business goals and culture
Analyse external environment eg. ecocnomic conditions
job description? VS job specification
what role and daily tasks VS
what skills, degrees, experiences and qualifications needed
- RECRUITMENT
define
Process of locating and attracting the right quantity and quality of staff to apply for employment vacancies or anticipated vacancies at the right cost.
can be internal or external
- selection
Employee selection involves gathering info about applicants and using info to choose the most appropriate one.
Businesses must effectively select employees to fill vacant positions to increase productivity n reduce costs. (as the amnt of time and money spent on selection depends on the role and how urgent canditate is needed)
define DEVELOPMENT
Process of developing and improving skills and knowledge of staff through induction, ongoing training and further professional development
impact of effective develeopment processes
Effective development-> staff retained-> more motivation + comitment to business -> more competent in job -> should be recognised for work achievements -> more motivation and work satisfaction
what does development involve
- Giving performance appraisals: used to assess performance against criteria of standards and identify employees strong and weak areas, and fix them with training and support
- Monitoring and controlling areas staff need more assitance
- Mentoring or coaching
Further professional training
main objectives of performance appraisals
- identify employee training and development needs
- provide feedback from managemnt to employye’s work performance
- act as a measure against which promotion and pay rises can be determined
- help business monitor selection
define MAINTENANCE
Process of managing staff needs for health and safety, industrial relations, legal responsibilities- including compensation and benefits of all staff
what does MAINTENANCE focus on
the processes needed to retain staff and manage their wellbeing-
- communication through meetings and social functions -> positive culture
- ensuring financial needs are met through wages, salary, bonuses, fringe benefits eg car
- non monetary benefits eg. flexible hours, variety
define SEPARATION
Process of employees leaving voluntarily or involuntarily though dismissal or retrenchment processes
voluntary separation terms
Resignation: person leaves job for change, better pay but must provide 1-4 weeks notice
Voluntary redundancy: nominate themselves as job no longer needed due to merger/takeover or technology
retirement
relocation
involuntary separation terms
Involuntary redundancy/ retrenchment: top managers terminate staff with severance package
Contract expiration
Dismissal-
- summary dismissal: instant form of dismissal for those employees involves in serious misconduct, absenteeism, negligence
- Dismissal after warnings: eg. for those failing to perform, continual lateness, disrespect
Unfair dismissal: when employee is dismissed by employer and belives the action is harsh, unreasonable or unjust
