staffing a business

• What are staffing needs in a business?


  Requirements a business has for employees.
• What does it mean when a business is described as labour intensive?


  It uses a high degree of employees’ involvement during its production process.
• What characterizes a capital intensive business?


  It uses a high degree of machinery and equipment during its production process.
• What is human resource planning?


  Process of identifying current and future employee needs.
• What is meant by staff knowledge?


  It is the theoretical or practical understanding of a specific subject.
• How are staff skills defined?


  It is the ability to complete a specific task to a certain level of quality.
• From where do staff skills originate?


  They come from education, experience, and qualifications.
• What role do staff ideas play in a business?


  Employees contribute to new ideas with a unique perspective and can be developed through a diverse workplace.
• What is software in the context of business?


  Programs used on computers and other electronic devices.
• How does artificial intelligence function in the workplace?


  It mimics the behavior of humans and can replace humans in various tasks.
• What are robotics?


  Programmable machines capable of performing specified tasks.
• What is the purpose of job analysis?


  It identifies the essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a specific role.
• What are the steps involved in job analysis?


  1. Select a specific job.
  2. Collect information about the job.
  3. Determine the key tasks to be completed.
  4. Determine the necessary actions and responsibilities.
  5. Determine the necessary skills and knowledge.
  6. Create a summary of tasks and responsibilities.
• What is a job description?


  It is a summary of the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a specific role.
• What are job specifications?


  They are the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications for a specific role.
• What does job design involve?


  It is the process of organizing several duties, tasks, and responsibilities into one specific role.
• What is internal recruitment?

  It is the process of filling job vacancies with existing staff in the business.
• What are job vacancies?

  They are newly created or pre-existing roles at a business that are unoccupied by an employee.
• What is recruitment?

  It is the process of attracting and selecting qualified candidates for a vacant job position.
• What is an intranet?


  It is a private computer network used to share information within a business.
• What is word of mouth?


  It is verbal communication of information between individuals.
• What are external recruitment methods?


  • Advertising job opportunities to attract candidates outside the business.
  • Posting job openings on the company website.
  • Using online recruitment agencies.
  • Utilizing social media for job listings.
• What is employee selection?


  It is the process of choosing the most suitable candidate for a job based on requirements and specifications.
• What is an interview?


  It is a meeting between an employer and a job candidate to assess their suitability for a position.
• What is an interview panel?


  It is a group of two or more interviewers.
• What is psychological testing in recruitment?


  It is a scientific method of examining a job applicant's behavioral style and reasoning skills.
• What are aptitude tests?


  They are assessments that measure a person’s level of competence.
• What are personality tests?


  They are assessments that describe an individual’s characteristic traits and behavioral style.
• What is work testing?


  It is the process of administering practical or written assessments to determine a job candidate's suitability.
• What is online selection?


  It is the process of choosing an employee based on online forms completed by a job applicant.
• What are national employment standards?


  They are minimum entitlements an employer owes its employees, set out in the Fair Work Act 2009.
• What are the 11 rights under national employment standards?


  1. Maximum weekly hours
  2. Requests for flexible working arrangements
  3. Offers to convert casual to permanent employment
  4. Parental leave and related entitlements
  5. Annual leave
  6. Personal/carers leave, compassionate leave, and family and domestic violence leave
  7. Community service leave
  8. Long service leave
  9. Public holiday entitlements

  10. Notice of termination and redundancy pay

  11. Fair work information statements
• What is a contract of employment?


  It is a legal document outlining the wages and work conditions of an employee.
• What is an award?


  It is a legal document outlining the minimum wages and conditions of work for employees across an entire industry.
• What is an agreement in the context of employment?

  It is a legal document outlining the wages and conditions of employees applicable to a particular business or group of businesses.