Unit 2: SAC 4 Flashcards
Job Specification
A list of the key qualifications needed to perform in terms of education, skill and experience.
Job description
a job description: a written statement describing the employee’s duties, and tasks and responsibilities associated with the job
Job analysis
The study of an employee’s job in order to determine the duties performed, the time involved with each of those duties, the responsibilities involved and the equipment required
The National Employment Standards
Annual leave. For most employees this is four weeks, with part-time employees entitled to a pro rata amount. Casual employees have no entitlement to annual leave
Hours of work. For full-time employees, this is generally set at between 35 and 38 hours per week. Parental leave
Information in the workplace. Employers are required to supply all employees with a ‘Fair work information statement’ when they commence employment.
Work occupational health and safety legislation
Legislation on work health and safety covers employees, employers and the self-employed. his government authority has the power to inspect work sites and prosecute employers for any breaches of health and safety requirements
Legal Obligations for Staffing
- providing a safe system of work
- maintaining the site in a safe condition
- All employers must take out workers compensation insurance.
PURPOSE OF EMPLOYEE INDUCTION
- build the self-confidence
- familiarise the new employee with the job environment
- create a feeling of belonging
INDUCTION METHODS
- hands-on training
- tours
- the buddy method
- Audio-visual presentations
Importance of reviewing staffing needs
Determining staffing needs is an ongoing process because circumstances within a business are constantly changing therefore causing the business to seek employees with new skills.
Recruitment and Selection
Socially responsible recruitment and selection requires the employer to look at the implications of hiring policy and practices on the community. An example is the application of principles of affirmative action.
Employment Arrangements
Socially responsible employers will take into consideration the effect of their employment practices on the community. Balancing the demands of work with family responsibilities is a key issue and one that is likely to continue to be of concern.
