legislation and technology

Question 1

employee legislation

Answer 1

• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Equality Act
• National Minimum Wage Regulations
• National Living Wage Regulations

Question 2

equality act 2010

impact on business

Answer 2

• Organisations need to have policies and procedures in place to ensure that there are equal job opportunities for all.
• Staff must be trained on the requirements of the Equality Act.
• Organisations may have to revise their recruitment policies to ensure there is no discriminatory wording in job adverts.
• The business needs to ensure it is accessible to all. This may require investment in equipment such as ramps or the installation of lifts.
• An organisation must investigate any accusations of discrimination or harassment against employees or customers.

Question 3

equality act 2010

impact on employees

Answer 3

• staff must be trained on the requirements of equal opportunity legislations.

Question 4

health and safety at work act 1974

impact on business

Answer 4

a business that does not comply with health and safety regulations is at risk of being closed temporarily while the issue is fixed, or could be shut down permanently.

Question 5

health and safety at work act

impact on employees

Answer 5

• Ensure health and safety training is undertaken by all staff.
• Provide appropriate protective clothing and equipment.
• Make sure all facilities meet minimal health and safety requirement in regards to ventilation, temperature and noise.
• Have an up-to-date health and safety policy.
• Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and safe to use.
• Take reasonable care for their own and others safety
• Co-operate with their employer ensuring that all health & safety requirements are met
• Not interfere with or misuse equipment

Question 6

national living wage and minimum wage

impact on employees

Answer 6

• an organisation may have to reduce the number of people they employee or reduce staff hours to be able to afford a rise in wages.

Question 7

national living wage and minimum wage

impact on business

Answer 7

the business has to spend more on employee wadges and stay up to date with the NLW which will cost more money

Question 8

technology used in HR

Answer 8

• database
• video conferencing
• online application form
• job advertising
• e-diary
• presentation software
• virtual learning environment (VLE) training
• electronic testing

Question 9

databases

Answer 9

** Software application used to store, edit and query (search) information about a particular topic or group of related topics**
* Employee personal details & Training Records
* External training providers
* Employee Appraisals

Question 10

video conferencing

Answer 10

The use of video conferencing software is a prominent feature within organisations and is now used on a daily basis. This is due to COVID-19 pandemic

Question 11

presentation software

Answer 11

**Induction and development training sessions **
* Animations
* Video and audio clips
* Slide handouts with space for notes
* Font formatting to emphasise key information
* Attach to email after sessions so trainees can review content
* Employment legislation

Question 12

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Training

Answer 12

• VLE is a way to access learning and teaching tools, to help staff gain knowledge and training through the internet
• Similar to Glow, Edmodo, Canvas
• Staff can access learning and assessment materials, submit assignments and interact with students via teams, zoom
• VLE can be used for any form of training eg induction training, work-based qualifications or training schemes

Question 13

e-diary

Answer 13

• can be used to schedule meetings and appointments.
• Staff can access other employees’ diaries to see their availability. This can help prevent double booking and speed up the process of arranging meetings.

Question 14

electronic testing

Answer 14

• can be used to help in the selection process.
• Candidates can complete on-line tests, either in the office or from home.
• These tests can then be electronically marked. This allows the company to better compare potential employees’ abilities.

Question 15

benefits on technology in HR

Answer 15

• Staff can access materials from home or while travelling, any time of the day
• Staff can interact with trainers through video conferencing eg teams
• Saves money on sending trainees to courses and on printing training materials

Question 16

costs of using technology in HR

Answer 16

• Technical faults eg intermittent internet connection this may result in a loss of transmission or poor quality video
• Staff may lack the IT skills this requires initial investment in IT training before further training can commence
• Difficult for staff to engage using IT this may mean not paying attention to the meeting or training this will mean loss of interest which will have an impact on productivity
• Staff must be equipped with the hardware to carry out the meeting or training using this method this increases costs for the business