workforce performance Flashcards
1
Q
equation for absenteenism
A
total number of staff absences over the year / total number of working days x100
2
Q
equation for labour turnover
A
number of staff leaving / number of staff employed x100
3
Q
equation for labour productivity
A
total output / number of employees
4
Q
name the 8 features of a flexible workforce
A
- flexible hours
- home working
- part time
- temporary employment
- job sharing
- multi tasking
- zero hour contract
- hot desking
5
Q
benefits of flexible working practices
A
- can expand and contract workforce in regard to suply and demand
- subcontractors or part time staff are cheaper as they’re less likely to get permanent staff benefits
- lower costs and higher effeciency
6
Q
drawbacks of flexible working practices
A
- temporary workers are less likely to have commitment
- communication with a force working mostly at home may be lost
