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Unit 2 – Tasks 4 & 5. Lesson Objectives  To be able to define Human Resources Management  To know the key parts associated with human resource management.

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1 Unit 2 – Tasks 4 & 5

2 Lesson Objectives  To be able to define Human Resources Management  To know the key parts associated with human resource management  To be able to apply HR to your business and evaluate the effects they have

3 Starter You are in year 1 and you have applied for 6 form job (Joe does now) starting in September for your gap year. 1. Write down 3 questions you would expect to be asked in that interview (3 mins) 2. With a partner take it in turns to interview each other using your questions 3. Discuss the outcomes as a class, leading on to the roles of the Human Resources department

4 Human Resource Management Productivity Motivation Recruitment and Selection Employment legislation Discipline Development Reward Systems Training Trade Unions Copy this diagram down into your assignment but make it look presentable – The next part of this assignment requires you to discuss each element

5 Recruitment  The process by which a job vacancy is identified and potential employees are notified.  Recruitment process is subject to employment law.  Forms of recruitment through advertising in newspapers, magazines, internal vacancy lists and commonly today...internet.  A Job description is created. Outlines role of the job holder.  A Person Specification is given. Outline of the skills and qualities required of the post holder.  Applicants then apply using CV and covering letter.

6 Selection  The process of assessing candidates and appointing a post holder – The order: 1. Applicants short listed 2. Selection process. Can consist of: ○ Interview- most common method ○ Psychometric testing – assessing personality ○ Aptitude testing – assessing the skills of applicants ○ In-tray exercise - activity based around what the job requires ○ Presentation

7 Employment Legislation  Increasingly important aspect of HRM role  Adds to the cost of the business  Even in a small business such as a salon, the chemicals have to be carefully stored and handled to protect the employees. Discrimination Contract Health and safety

8 TASK - Discrimination and Contract Law  In pairs decide one person to research discrimination in employment and the other to research contract law.  Only need a brief explanation of the areas this refers to and what a business needs to be aware of.

9 Discipline  Firms cannot just ‘sack’ workers  Wide range of procedures and steps in dealing with workplace conflict Informal meetings Formal meetings Verbal warnings Written warnings Grievance procedures Working with external agencies

10 Development  Developing the employee can be regarded as investing in a valuable asset A source of motivation A source of helping the employee fulfil potential

11 Training  Similar to development: Provides new skills for the employee Keeps the employee up to date with changes in the field Aims to improve efficiency Can be external or ‘in-house’

12 Reward Systems  The system of pay and benefits used by the firm to reward workers  Money not the only method  Fringe benefits  Flexibility at work  Holidays, etc

13 Trade Unions  Find a definition of Trade Unions  Importance of building relationships with employee representatives  Role of Trade Unions has changed  Importance of consultation and negotiation and working with trade unions  Contributes to smooth change management and leadership

14 Productivity  Measuring performance :  How to value the workers contribution  Difficulty in measuring some types of output – especially in the service industry  Appraisal Meant to be non-judgmental Involves the worker and a nominated appraiser Agreeing strengths, weaknesses and ways forward to help both employee and organisation Usually every 6 months but can vary


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