Recruitment and Selection of employees

• What is recruitment?

  Recruitment is the process of deciding who will fulfil a specific job role.
• Why is recruitment essential for a business?

  It ensures that a business has enough employees with the right skills and experiences.
• What are some reasons a business may need to find new employees?

  Setting up a new business, growth, entering new markets, diversification, and employees leaving.
• Why are businesses keen to find the right person for a vacancy?

  To ensure they get the skills they need and to reduce employee turnover.
• What are the benefits of finding the best employees?

  • High levels of productivity
  • High quality products or customer service
  • Staff retention
• What is the first stage of the recruitment process?

  Identify job vacancy using job analysis.
• What is the purpose of job analysis in the recruitment process?

  To collect and interpret information about a job vacancy.
• What document provides information about the type of person a business wants to hire?

  Person specification.
• What does a person specification include?

  Details about the educational background, skills, and experience required.
• What are the two sections often included in a person specification?

  Essential and desirable.
• What is the difference between essential and desirable skills in a person specification?

  Essential skills must be possessed to apply, while desirable skills are not necessary but beneficial.
• What is the main purpose of a job description?

  To list all of the duties required in the role.
• What information might a job description include?

  Job title, rate of pay, hours of work, location, duties, and reporting structure.
• What is an application form?

  A form completed by a potential employee applying for a job.
• What does an application form typically include?

  A series of questions and a section for applicants to explain their suitability for the job.
• What is a CV?


  A document that includes information about an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, and hobbies.
• How is a CV used in the recruitment process?

  To determine if applicants match the requirements of the person specification.
• What is the first step in the selection process after applications close?

  Produce a shortlist.
• What are interviews in the context of the recruitment process?

  Meetings to assess how suitable an applicant is for the job role.
• What are psychometric tests designed to measure?

  Aspects of an applicant’s personality.
• What is the purpose of assessment centres in the recruitment process?

  To allow applicants to complete various tasks to evaluate their suitability.
• What is internal recruitment?

  Filling a job vacancy with an existing member of staff.
• What are some advantages of internal recruitment?

  Applicants understand the business, know co-workers, and may increase motivation.
• What are some disadvantages of internal recruitment?

  Limited number of applicants and potential training costs for new skills.
• What are the stages of the recruitment process?

  1. Identify job vacancy using job analysis.
  2. Write a job description and person specification.
  3. Advertise the job vacancy.
  4. Collect the applications.
  5. Shortlist the applicants.
  6. Select a successful candidate.
  7. Appoint them to the role.
• What documents and selection methods are part of the recruitment process?

  Documents:

  • Job analysis
  • Person specification
  • Job description
  • Application form
  • CV

  
  

  Selection methods:

  • Interviews
  • Testing
  • Assessment centres
• What should be provided to every employee within two months of starting work?

  A contract of employment
• What is the purpose of a contract of employment?

  It sets out the terms and conditions of employment between the employer and employee
• What are the key components included in a contract of employment?

  • Working hours
  • Pay
  • Holidays
  • Duties
  • Place of work
  • Notice period
• What are the main types of employment contracts?

  Full time, part time, job share, and zero hours contracts
• What are the benefits of full-time employment for a business?

  • More skilled and committed employees
  • Better communication among staff
  • Long-term success of the business
• How many hours does a full-time employee typically work in a week?

  Between 35-40 hours
• Why are full-time contracts beneficial to employees?

  They receive a higher wage, more training opportunities, and are more likely to gain promotion
• What are the benefits of part-time employment for a business?

  • Helps during busy periods
  • Completes roles that do not require full-time hours
• What is the typical range of hours for a part-time employee?

  Between 10 and 30 hours
• How do part-time contracts benefit employees?

  They allow employees to work around other commitments, such as childcare
• What is a job share?

  It is when two or more employees combine to fill one job role
• What are the advantages of a job share for employees?

  • Allows part-time hours
  • Brings more skills into the business
• What does a zero hours contract entail?

  An employee has no set or guaranteed hours of work
• What is a potential disadvantage of zero hours contracts for employees?

  Employees will not have job security or a regular level of income