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what are the stages of the employee lifecycle

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attraction
recruitment
onboarding
development
retention
exit

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what is a legislation

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legal acts/laws passed by parliament

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what are regulations

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rules written by regulators to explain how laws will be enforced

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what are the parts of duty of care

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safety
mental well-being
health
support

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what does enactment mean

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when the legislation is passed, which is the year on the legislation name

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what does commencement mean

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when the law becomes enforceable

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health and safety at work act

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1974
ensure work is safe and provides the right training
PPE
you are responsible for following the rules

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employment rights act

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1996
entitled to a contract of employment
20 minute break after 6 hour
maternity leave for up to 52 weeks
1 week for men

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national minimum wage act

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1998
increases in April every year

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what are the minimum wages in 2024

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21 and over - £11.44
18-20 - £8.60
under 18 - £6.40
apprentice - £6.40

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employment relations act

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1999
industrial relations
parental leave
employment tribunal awards
disciplinary proceedings

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maternity and parental leave regulations

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1999
18 weeks paid
29 weeks unpaid
written notice
must take a minimum of 2 weeks in some cases 4 weeks

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pensions act

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2008
all employers must set one up
over 22 and ear £10,000
3%

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equality act

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2010
9 protected characteristics

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what are the 9 protected characteristics

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  1. age
  2. race
  3. sex
  4. disability
  5. religion or belief
  6. marriage and civil partnership
  7. pregnancy and maternity
  8. sexual orientation
  9. gender reassignment
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general data protection regulation

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2018
only keeping data needed
ensuring security
purpose limitations

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working time regulation

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1998
48 hours a week max
40 hours for under 18
5.6 of employees week paid holiday

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parental bereavement act

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2018
up to 2 weeks of leave

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what is the responsibilities of employees

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work the full period
protect the employer’s property
be honest and trustworthy
protect the business’s image

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what does the employee expect from the employer

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paid in full and on time
treated with respect
allowed holidays
treated equally
able to join a trade union

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what is disciplinary action

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when an employer tells an employee their job performance or behaviour within the workplace is not up to the standard expected

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what are the 4 types of disciplinary actions

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verbal warning
written warning
retraining
dismissal or other sanction

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what are the 2 levels of misconduct

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persistent minor infringement
gross misconduct

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what is persistent minor infringement

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where the employee does not respond to a formal
escalation of warnings this can lead to dismissal.
e.g. timekeeping

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what is gross misconduct
it can result in immediate dismissal without warning e.g. theft
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what are business aims
strategies designed to meet financial objectives, expressed in a budget
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what is productivity
the efficiency of an organisation
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what is the most common measure of productivity
labour productivity (amount of turnover/revenue per employee)
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what is a recruitment strategy
a plan that details the recruitment needs of the business and how they will be achieved
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what are the 3 methods of recruitment planning
1. resource planning 2. capacity planning succession planning
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what is resource planning
an organisation level activity designed to ensure that the business has enough resources to meet output requirements of its budget
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what are the 3 questions of resource planning
1. what resources do I need? 2. how much of each do I need? 3. when do I need them?
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what is capacity planning
a process that balances the available resources to meet requirements
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what is capacity planning used to make decisions about
labour force and/or equipment
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what question does succession planning answer
if this person leaves the business, who will replace them
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what does succession planning ensure
ensures continuity of key functions within the business organisation without disruption if a colleague resigns or is ill
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what is the recruitment process
attraction, identifying and encouraging potential candidates to apply for a job
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what is the selection process
evaluating and choosing the most suitable candidate from the pool of applicants
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what is a job description
outlines the duties, responsibilities, and tasks associated with the role
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what is a person specification
details the qualifications, skills, experience and attributes required or desired in a candidate the job
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what is internal recruitment
when an existing employee gains a new role within the business, often a promotion
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what is external recruitment
when a business recruits and employs a person who comes from outside the business
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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
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what are newspapers
external they can be used any time and anyone can see it and read it
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what is a company website
external presents the company to all its audience
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what is colleague incentive
external reward and benefits given to employees to motivate and encourage them to perform better
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What is social media is recruitment
external using websites or apps like LinkedIn and facebook
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what is the Intranet
internal private network contained within the company just for employees
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what is a notice board in recruitment
internal a board bearing a job notice
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what is a newsletter in recruitment
internal and external a printed or electronic document containing information about the recent job availability
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what is a trade journal in recruitment
external targets people who work in a specific industry
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what is headhunting recruitment
external the process of sourcing the best possible candidate for a position
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what is employer website in recruitment
internal a website that deals specifically with employment or careers
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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
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what is ethnocentric
relocating existing employees. often used when opening a new branch in a new country
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what is polycentric
recruiting new employees in the country where the new business is based
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what is regiocentric
employing/transferring individuals from within the same region, which could be a group of countries
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what is geocentric
recruiting individuals with the best skills, no matter where they are from or live
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what is a CV
curriculum vitae applicants details company can see it all straight away
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what is an application form
requires applicants to give their details in a standard format easier for employers to compare
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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
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what are the 3 steps of the selection process
long-listing short-listing offer
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what is long-listing
all applicants are screened to ensure that the candidates fulfil the essential characteristics for the person-specification
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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
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what does the STAR method stand for
Situation Task Action Result
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What does the CAR method stand for
Context Action Result
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can applicants be asked to complete an assessment
yes to check that they have the required knowledge and skills
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what is the offer
references are checked and the candidate is offered the position
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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
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how can businesses prevent bias during a screening of CV
removing a person's name and age
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how can you ensure a fair interview
at least 2 people conducting it aligned to a scoring matrix
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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
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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
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what is a full-time contract
an employment contract where the employee works the full standard weekly hours
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what is the standard weekly hours for full-time
35-40 hours a week
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what is a part-time contract
a contract where the employee works fewer hours than full-time, often with reduced benefits but flexible scheduling
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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