1.4.1 approaches to staffing Flashcards
(26 cards)
what are some alternative words for staff
crew
labour
workforce
subordinates
workers
employees
what are the two types of staff
asset
cost
whats an asset
someone or something beneficial to the business operations
whats a cost
someone or something detrimental to the business operations
ways in which staff can be an asset
hard working
intuitive
respectful
respond to feedback
motivated / motivating
how can staff be a cost
lazy
unreliable
easily distracted
lack of responsibility
not a team player
values of an asset employee
keen to progress
keen to train
take autonomy (think for yourself)
involved in decision making
values of a cost employee
reluctant to do extra
dislike the idea of progression
bring others down
1st to be made redundant
what is multi skilling working
when employees are trained to perform multiples roles within a business
whats a part time employee
someone who typically works 30-35 hours a week
whats a full time employee
someone who typically works 35-40 hours a week
whats a temporary employee
a worker hired for a specific period or to complete a particular project
whats flexible working
allows workers to have some control over when , where and how they work
what is home working
employees perform their job duties from their own homes
what is outsourcing
practice of hiring external companies or individuals to perform tasks or services that are typically done in-house
advantages of part time working
cost saving
flexibility
reduced overheads
increased productivity
access to broader talents
disadvantages of part time working
limited availability
training and integration
less commitment
inconsistent work quality
limited benefits
advantages of temporary employees
flexibility
cost saving
access to skills
reduced hiring time
trial period
disadvantages of temporary employees
limited commitment
training and onboard costs
inconsistent quality
higher turnover
limited availability
advantages of home working
flexibility
cost saving
increased productivity
reduced commuting stress
access to wider talent pool
disadvantages of home working
isolation
communication challenges
distractions at home
work - life boundaries
limited access to resources
what is a dismissal
ends an employees contract early (being sacked)
what is redundancy
no longer needed by the employee (done nothing wrong)
what is a CV
a detailed document that outlines an individual’s education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments
