3. working in agriculture, environmental and animal care

• What is a contract in employment?

  A legal requirement outlining work terms
• What are the key components of a contract?

  Location, salary, start date, hours, benefits
• What defines full-time employment?

  Permanent position of 35+ hours a week
• What are the advantages of full-time employment?

  Stability for employee and predictable income
• What are the disadvantages of full-time employment?

  Lack of flexibility and work-related stress
• What characterizes part-time employment?

  Permanent or temporary position under 35 hours
• What is a zero-hour contract?

  No minimum hours guaranteed for work
• What are the advantages of part-time employment?

  Flexibility in work schedule
• What are the disadvantages of part-time employment?

  Lower net income and reduced pension
• What is seasonal employment?

  Temporary work at the same time each year
• What are the advantages of seasonal employment?

  Short-term income and work experience
• What are the disadvantages of seasonal employment?

  Unpredictable income when not in season
• What does self-employment entail?

  All responsibilities fall on the individual
• What are the pros of self-employment?

  Flexibility, control, and profit ownership
• What are the cons of self-employment?

  Liability and self-funding pension
• What does the Employment Rights Act 1996 support?


  Employee rights and key employment terms
• What is a key right under the Employment Rights Act 1996?

  Right to be informed of employment terms
• What must employers provide according to the Employment Rights Act?

  Reason for dismissal and minimum wage
• What is the minimum wage for ages 23 and over?

  £10.42
• What is the minimum wage for ages 18-20?

  £6.83
• What is the minimum wage for apprentices?

  £4.81
• What defines a team in a workplace?

  A collection of people working together
• When is a team considered effective?

  When tasks require diverse skills and inputs
• What is the role of a team leader?

  Monitor progress and communicate with others
• What is eusociality in teams?

  A society with a leader, like a queen bee
• Why do employers use teams?

  To increase efficiency and productivity
• What are the types of teams in a workplace?

  • Formal team: dedicated to a task
  • Informal team: common goal without formal tasks
  • Project team: time-limited project delivery
  • Task group: defined task feeding into larger project
  • Remote working team: working from different locations
  • Matrix team: multiple leaders for monitoring
• What is the life cycle of a team?

  Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
• What happens during the storming phase of a team?

  Team gains momentum and conflicts may arise
• What is the focus during the performing phase of a team?

  Focus on goals and peak performance
• What is the purpose of adjourning in a team?

  Reflect on work after project delivery
• What are key elements of effective team dynamics?

  Fair workload, effective communication, clear roles
• What are the needs of an effective team?

  Defined goals, assigned roles, open communication
• What does KPI stand for?

  Key Performance Indicator
• What are KPIs used for?

  Quantifiable measures of performance
• What is Continuous Professional Development (CPD)?

  Training and skills development for employees
• What are the benefits of CPD for employees?

  Increased career opportunities and job satisfaction
• How does CPD benefit employers?

  Access to well-trained staff and niche markets
• What are some types of CPD?

  Coaching, mentoring, volunteering, training
• What is a benefit of certification for businesses?

  Competitive advantage over less qualified staff