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Lesson Objectives

Lesson Objectives. To understand the key stages in recruiting employees to a business. To understand that both skills and attitude are important in the selection process. To appreciate that employing staff is governed by laws relating to race, sex, age and disability. Increased Sales.

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Lesson Objectives

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  1. Lesson Objectives • To understand the key stages in recruiting employees to a business. • To understand that both skills and attitude are important in the selection process. • To appreciate that employing staff is governed by laws relating to race, sex, age and disability.

  2. Increased Sales Staff get promoted Some Staff Leave Staff have temporary absence Why Are Workers Needed? • A business may need to employ more workers because:

  3. How Do Firms Get Workers? • It is more complex than you think! • There are a number of stages: Make Job Offer Identify Vacancy Write Job Description Select Best Candidate Write Person Specification Interview Advertise The Job Shortlist Candidates Send Out Application Forms Receive Applications

  4. The Job Description • This document is written by the firm • It outlines the details of the job • It should contain the: • Job Title • Purpose of the job • Place in the organisation • Specific duties of the job • Other responsibilities of the job • Location of the job • Hours of work • Working conditions Annotate the job description in your booklets

  5. Person Specification The Person Specification • This document is written by the firm but is not necessarily seen by the applicants • It outlines the type of person the firm wants • It might contain the: • Educational qualifications • Previous experience • General intelligence • Specialised skills • Interests • Personality • Physical requirements Annotate the person specification in your booklets

  6. Advertising the Job • In order to attract applicants a firm can advertise in a number of places: Job Centres Internally (Via notice Boards and Journals) Local Newspapers Internet Advertising the Job National Newspapers Local Shop Window Trade Journals

  7. How do Firms Select? • Once applications have been received a firm must short-list, or select the best 4 or 5 • There are a number of tools that can help: Curriculum Vitæ (CV) Interviews Letter of Application Selecting the Right Candidate Aptitude Tests Numeracy Tests Visual Tests

  8. What Should the Advert Say? • A good job advert will give the following information: Job Title Basic Salary/Wage Information Location Brief Description Qualifications and Experience Required Address and/or Contact Details Organisations Identity and Logo

  9. What Happens Next? • Hopefully a suitable candidate is selected and a job offer is made • Usually a firm will then ask for references: • A referee is someone who will write information about an applicant • What they write is confidential and must be honest! • Assuming references are acceptable the successful candidate will start work • Within 13 weeks of starting work they must receive a Contract of Employment

  10. The Contract of Employment • This is a legal document • It should contain the: • Name of employer and employee • Date on which employment started • Job Title • Rate of pay, frequency of pay and payment method • Normal hours of work • Holiday entitlement & holiday pay • Conditions relating to sickness and injury • Pension arrangements • Length of notice required by both parties • Disciplinary rules and procedures • Arrangements for handling problems

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