Methods of Training HRM issues

Return of homework… Labour Turnover for a double glazing company. It introduced a new training programme and bonus scheme in Year 2. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Average number of employees 42 41 43 Number of leavers 3 6 2 Value of output £ 1,500,000 1,300,000 1,600,000 1,800,000 Total labour costs 948,000 951,200 948,600 962,400 Average number of staff absent on one day 5 1

Answers…. A) Calculate the labour turnover for each year. (5 marks; 1 for formula and 1 x 4 per calculation) Formula = Number of leavers/number of employees x 100 Yr 1 3/42 = 7.14% Yr 2 6/41 = 14.63% Yr 3 2/42 = 4.76% Yr 4 2/43 = 4.65%

Question B Calculate the labour productivity per year, using the output per employee formula. (5 marks; 1 for formula and 1 x 4 per calculation) Formula = value of output / number of employees Yr 1 1,500,000 / 42 = £35,714.28 Yr 2 1,300,000 / 41 = £31,707.32 Yr 3 1,600,000 / 42 = £38,095.24 Yr 4 1,800,000 / 43 = £41,860.46

Question C Calculate the labour productivity using labour costs per unit method. (5 marks; 1 for formula and 1 x 4 per calculation) Formula = labour costs / value of output Yr 1 948,000 / 1,500,000 = 63.2p Yr 2 951,200 / 1,300,00 = 73.16p Yr 3 948,600 / 1,600,000 = 59.28p Yr 4 962,400 / 1,800,000 = 53.47p

Question D Calculate the percentage absenteeism rate for years 1 – 4. (5 marks; 1 for formula and 1 x 4 per calculation) Formula = absenteeism / number of staff x 100 Yr 1 5/42 = 11.9% Yr 2 6/41 = 14. 63% Yr 3 2/42 = 4.76% Yr 4 1/43 = 2.32%

A = use of values & comparing differences Question E How has the new training programme and bonus scheme affected the performance of labour in the company? (10 marks; C = 3 A = 4 E = 3) Content: Drop in labour turnover (14 – 4% = 10%) ….reduces costs for the business This also increases the value of productivity per worker from £31,707.32 to £38,095.24 in 1 year (£6,383 improvement) A 10% drop in absenteeism… A = use of values & comparing differences

Induction – for new employees when they 1st start work HRM _ Training Aims of today… To raise awareness of different training methods on-the-job off-the-job Induction – for new employees when they 1st start work Mrs G & Mr M notes

Decide which method of training would be best in the following situations…. Use your worksheet

Reasons for training chosen…. Decide which method of training would be best in the following situations…. On the job Off the job Induction Reasons for training chosen…. Teacher Cleaner Underground security Vet Pilot McDonalds worker

Methods of training On-the-job training – where an employee learns in the workplace how to do a job Advantages include: Familiar environment, equipment _and people Confidence through doing Easier to assess improvements Cost effective with training _normally delivered by people _from within the firm at no extra _cost Disadvantages include: Instruction might not be to a _good enough standard Bad habits may be passed on Often, lack of time means sub- _standard training External trainers might not be _familiar with the equipment

Methods of training Off-the-job training – any form of education that takes place outside of the workplace Advantages include: Specialist trainers can provide _higher level of knowledge Can often lead to qualifications _and motivate workers Can be a cheaper way of _acquiring information and skills, _the trained employee can _feedback to work colleagues Disadvantages include: Instruction might not be _specific to the requirements of _the individual firm Can be expensive If done during work time can _lead to a loss of productivity

Methods of training Induction training – introductory training for employees new to an organisation Advantages include: Provides staff with information _that helps them to settle in Helps staff to understand the _formal and informal culture _within an organisation Staff will have a greater _understanding of their role Familiarisation with Health and _Safety and legal requirements Disadvantages include: Cost – whilst training _employees are not producing Information overload Often, less personal than _training from immediate _colleagues or supervisors Watch this video looking at recruitment and training at different types of company: You will need access to the internet to watch this videoclip