3.1 The role of Human resources |
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Stretch & challenge: What is the purpose of human resources?
Key term
Human resources are the workers employed by a business. The purpose is simply the work that must be done, which is usually broken down into a number of different jobs.
Human resources are the workers employed by a business. The purpose is simply the work that must be done, which is usually broken down into a number of different jobs.
Task 2
Paired activity
As the owner of a business, what would you do in each of the following scenarios?
Paired activity
As the owner of a business, what would you do in each of the following scenarios?
Task 3
Paired task
You have been asked to oversee the HR of a new business set up by a friend. What questions would you need to ask before beginning the recruitment process?
Paired task
You have been asked to oversee the HR of a new business set up by a friend. What questions would you need to ask before beginning the recruitment process?
Answers
> The number of workers needed
> Full-time and part-time requirements > Contract types (e.g. zero hour) > Number of contractors needed > Working hours |
> Where the work will take place
> Skill level required > Management and supervision requirements > Age, gender and ethnicity of workers > How many staff the business can afford to employ |
Plenary
Class discussion
How can owners and managers get the best out of their staff?
Class discussion
How can owners and managers get the best out of their staff?
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