IGCSE, A Level Business Student Forum

HRM ensures the business has the right number of employees with the right skills at the right time. For example, a mobile manufacturer in a highly competitive market must plan how many designers and workers are needed for upcoming phone launches. When workforce planning is done, the business ensures ...

disciplinary procedures are essential for businesses to manage employees effectively. for eg a business has a policy on punctuality .if an employee violates this policy, the disciplinary procedure ensures that employees understand the consequences of such actions. this encourages the employee to be ...

Redundancy is when a worker is removed from their job because the employer no longer needss that job to be done e.g. There is a new machinery Whereas Dismissal is when a worker is removed because of their poor performance. In short redundancy is caused by the businesses needs, while dismissal is ...

job enrichment benefits businesses by improving its employees productivity.for eg a customer service representaive is given additional responsibilities of dealing w customer complaints as well as processing refunds.this way employees are empowered and can resolve issues faster as it requires less ...

To ensure employees are given equal rights and opportunities regardless of age, gender, or background. For example, by recruiting from a wider talent pool, a company can attract employees with different ideas, skills, or even perspectives. This brings in more innovative ideas because every employee ...

A job description outlines the duties, responsibilities, and tasks involved in a specific job whereas a person specification describes the skills, qualifications, experience, and personal qualities that the ideal candidate should have.
An example in a grocery store a job description could be like ...

One advantage of high labour turnover is that it allows the grocery store to bring in fresh ideas and new energy.
For example, new employees may suggest better ways to display products or improve customer service.
This keeps the store adaptable, encourages innovation, and prevents complacency ...

One way a business can reduce employee turnover is by improving pay and benefits.
For example, a supermarket offering bonuses and health insurance can encourage staff to stay longer.
Competitive rewards increase motivation, build loyalty, and reduce the temptation to leave for better-paying jobs ...

One major reason for high labour turnover is low salary. When employees feel that they are not being fairly repay for their work, they are likely to leave the organization in search of better paying opportunities
For example, in a Pakistani clothing brand like “Khaadi,” if sales assistants and store ...

One way HRM can help achieve business objectives is through effective recruitment and selection.
For example, hiring skilled sales staff in a retail company can directly boost revenue targets.
The right employees improve efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase productivity — all ...