Recruitment Planning Flashcards
What are the 7 employment laws?
RREN HMP
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- Equality Act 2010
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- National Minimum Wage Act 1998
- Employment Relations Act 1999
- Maternity and Paternity Act 199
- Pensions Act 2008
These laws govern various aspects of employment and worker rights.
responsibility of an employee using property of business
Protect equipment, fixtures, fittings
ensures the integrity/functionality of the business’s assets.
What is dismissal in the employment context?
When an employer ends someone’s employment
Dismissal can occur for various legitimate reasons, including misconduct, capability, and redundancy.
What are the common reasons for legitimate dismissal?
- Conduct/misconduct
- Capability/performance
- Redundancy
Each reason requires specific procedures to ensure fairness.
What is gross misconduct?
Serious violations
like theft which can result in immediate dismissal without warning
What should an employer do before dismissing an employee for capability?
Explore all other options(retrain
offer recovery time
How does redundancy occur?
When a business is restructuring, reducing its turnover, or closing down
What is the formula for calculating labour productivity?
Total sales / Number of employees = Labour productivity
Labour productivity is a key measure of an organization’s efficiency.
What does high productivity indicate about a business?
It shows that the business is operating efficiently
High productivity often correlates with better financial performance.
What is resource planning?
ensure sufficient resources meet output requirements
It involves determining what resources are needed
What does capacity planning aim to balance?
Available resources to meet requirements
It assesses whether current resources can meet forecast demand.
What is succession planning?
A process to ensure continuity of key functions if a key employee leaves
It is crucial for maintaining operations without disruption.
What are the two key documents in the recruitment process?
- Job description
- Person specification
These documents clarify the role and the ideal candidate attributes.
What does a job description include?
- Overview of the job content
- Job location
- Working hours
- Salary, holidays, and benefits
It sets the context and expectations for the role.
What details are included in a person specification?
- Skills and experience
- Educational qualifications
- Character attributes
It outlines the ideal candidate’s profile for the job.
