unit 2 Flashcards
what are the stages of the employee lifecycle
attraction
recruitment
onboarding
development
retention
exit
what is a legislation
legal acts/laws passed by parliament
what are regulations
rules written by regulators to explain how laws will be enforced
what are the parts of duty of care
safety
mental well-being
health
support
what does enactment mean
when the legislation is passed, which is the year on the legislation name
what does commencement mean
when the law becomes enforceable
health and safety at work act
1974
ensure work is safe and provides the right training
PPE
you are responsible for following the rules
employment rights act
1996
entitled to a contract of employment
20 minute break after 6 hour
maternity leave for up to 52 weeks
1 week for men
national minimum wage act
1998
increases in April every year
what are the minimum wages in 2024
21 and over - £11.44
18-20 - £8.60
under 18 - £6.40
apprentice - £6.40
employment relations act
1999
industrial relations
parental leave
employment tribunal awards
disciplinary proceedings
maternity and parental leave regulations
1999
18 weeks paid
29 weeks unpaid
written notice
must take a minimum of 2 weeks in some cases 4 weeks
pensions act
2008
all employers must set one up
over 22 and ear £10,000
3%
equality act
2010
9 protected characteristics
what are the 9 protected characteristics
- age
- race
- sex
- disability
- religion or belief
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- sexual orientation
- gender reassignment
general data protection regulation
2018
only keeping data needed
ensuring security
purpose limitations
working time regulation
1998
48 hours a week max
40 hours for under 18
5.6 of employees week paid holiday
parental bereavement act
2018
up to 2 weeks of leave
what is the responsibilities of employees
work the full period
protect the employer’s property
be honest and trustworthy
protect the business’s image
what does the employee expect from the employer
paid in full and on time
treated with respect
allowed holidays
treated equally
able to join a trade union
what is disciplinary action
when an employer tells an employee their job performance or behaviour within the workplace is not up to the standard expected
what are the 4 types of disciplinary actions
verbal warning
written warning
retraining
dismissal or other sanction
what are the 2 levels of misconduct
persistent minor infringement
gross misconduct
what is persistent minor infringement
where the employee does not respond to a formal
escalation of warnings this can lead to dismissal.
e.g. timekeeping
what is gross misconduct
it can result in immediate dismissal without warning
e.g. theft
what are business aims
strategies designed to meet financial objectives, expressed in a budget
what is productivity
the efficiency of an organisation
what is the most common measure of productivity
labour productivity
(amount of turnover/revenue per employee)
what is a recruitment strategy
a plan that details the recruitment needs of the business and how they will be achieved
what are the 3 methods of recruitment planning
- resource planning
- capacity planning
succession planning
what is resource planning
an organisation level activity designed to ensure that the business has enough resources to meet output requirements of its budget
what are the 3 questions of resource planning
- what resources do I need?
- how much of each do I need?
- when do I need them?
what is capacity planning
a process that balances the available resources to meet requirements
what is capacity planning used to make decisions about
labour force and/or equipment
what question does succession planning answer
if this person leaves the business, who will replace them
what does succession planning ensure
ensures continuity of key functions within the business organisation without disruption if a colleague resigns or is ill
what is the recruitment process
attraction, identifying and encouraging potential candidates to apply for a job
what is the selection process
evaluating and choosing the most suitable candidate from the pool of applicants
what is a job description
outlines the duties, responsibilities, and tasks associated with the role
what is a person specification
details the qualifications, skills, experience and attributes required or desired in a candidate the job
what is internal recruitment
when an existing employee gains a new role within the business, often a promotion
what is external recruitment
when a business recruits and employs a person who comes from outside the business
what is a careers fair
external recruitment method.
at a set time and place for companies and job seekers meet and try find a job that meets the requirements
what are newspapers
external
they can be used any time and anyone can see it and read it
what is a company website
external
presents the company to all its audience
what is colleague incentive
external
reward and benefits given to employees to motivate and encourage them to perform better
What is social media is recruitment
external
using websites or apps like LinkedIn and facebook
what is the Intranet
internal
private network contained within the company just for employees
what is a notice board in recruitment
internal
a board bearing a job notice
what is a newsletter in recruitment
internal and external
a printed or electronic document containing information about the recent job availability
what is a trade journal in recruitment
external
targets people who work in a specific industry
what is headhunting recruitment
external
the process of sourcing the best possible candidate for a position
what is employer website in recruitment
internal
a website that deals specifically with employment or careers
what is a recruitment agency
external
often engaged when the vacancy is for a specialist or high experience recruit
uses similar methods
shortlists then can conduct interviews if the company wishes
what is ethnocentric
relocating existing employees. often used when opening a new branch in a new country
what is polycentric
recruiting new employees in the country where the new business is based
what is regiocentric
employing/transferring individuals from within the same region, which could be a group of countries
what is geocentric
recruiting individuals with the best skills, no matter where they are from or live
what is a CV
curriculum vitae
applicants details
company can see it all straight away
what is an application form
requires applicants to give their details in a standard format
easier for employers to compare
what is a letter of application
cover letter
outlines any special skills and attributes they feel they have that make they suitable for the job
what are the 3 steps of the selection process
long-listing
short-listing
offer
what is long-listing
all applicants are screened to ensure that the candidates fulfil the essential characteristics for the person-specification
what is short-listing
the first interview will select candidates to go through to a second round of interviews
usually 3-5 applicants will go through
what does the STAR method stand for
Situation
Task
Action
Result
What does the CAR method stand for
Context
Action
Result
can applicants be asked to complete an assessment
yes
to check that they have the required knowledge and skills
what is the offer
references are checked and the candidate is offered the position
what are employers not allowed to ask in an interview
age unless they are working in a bar then they need to be over 18
how can businesses prevent bias during a screening of CV
removing a person’s name and age
how can you ensure a fair interview
at least 2 people conducting it
aligned to a scoring matrix
what is a temporary contract
a contract with a flexible end date, commonly used to fill immediate or seasonal needs, which are often for a few weeks
what isa short-term contract
a temporary contract for a brief and defined period often between 3-12 months, used to cover specific projects, staff absences or seasonal work
what is a full-time contract
an employment contract where the employee works the full standard weekly hours
what is the standard weekly hours for full-time
35-40 hours a week
what is a part-time contract
a contract where the employee works fewer hours than full-time, often with reduced benefits but flexible scheduling
what is a zero hour contract
the employer provides no minimum hours, and the employee is paid only for hours worked, with no guaranteed schedule
what is an outsourced/agency contract
an employment arrangement where an external agency hires and manages staff who work for a client company but are not directly employed by it
what is a consultant contract
a contract where an external expert provides specialised advice or service for a company, usually on a temporary or project basis
what is a freelance contract
a self-employed contract where an individual is hired to complete specific tasks or projects for various clients, with n formal or long-term affiliation to any one company
what is associate contract
a flexible contract where an individual works with a specific company on a more regular or semi-regular basis, often collaborating on projects or services
what is a self-employed contract
where an individual operates as an independent business or contractor, taking responsibility for their own taxes, insurance and benefits
what clauses should an employment contract contain
- a summary of key duties
- hours / location
- holiday entitlement
- the remuneration package
- details of any probationary period
- require notice period by both parties
