Unit 14 - Approaches To Staffing Flashcards
Def: collective bargaining
In a union
A method of determining conditions of work and terms of employment through negotiation between employees and employers
Def: flexible workforce
Work force that can respond to changes in market demand
Def: home workers
People who undertake their regular work from home
Def: industrial action
Disruptive measures taken by workers to apply pressure on employers when disagreement cannot be resolved
Def: outsourcing
Getting other people or businesses to undertake work that was originally done in-house
Def: multi-skilling
The process of increasing the skills of employees
Def: Trade unions
Organizations of workers that exist to promote the interest of their members
Def: zero-hour contracts
A contract that does not guarantee any particular number of hours
Eg uber
small businesses employ…
1 to 49 people
Medium sized businesses employ…
50 to 249
Large businesses employ…
250 or more
What happens when staff is seen as an ASSET
What will employers provide (7)
Employees are valued do things to increase productivity like:
Acceptable remunerations
Reasonable holidays and sick leave and pension
Safe and comfortable work environment
Training so staff developed skills
Recognition and professional relationships
Clear effective leadership
Chances of promotion
What happens when staff is seem as a COST
What will they do about it:
They will try to minimize costs by:
Paying only minimum wage
Zero hour contracts
No training investment
Using financial instintivo to increase productivity
Providing minimum legal holidays and sick leave and pension
Penalties for late etc
Using cheap recruitment methods
Staff as an asset reduces…
Staff turnover which is a cost if high
Flexible workforce includes:
Multiskilling
Part time and temporary staff
Flexible hours and working from home
Outsourcing
