IGCSE, A Level Business Student Forum

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Workforce planning is the process of ensuring that an organisation has the right number of staff, with the right skills, in the right roles, at the right time.
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It is important because it helps the university anticipate staffing needs, manage resources efficiently, and maintain smooth ...

{KN}HRM is responsible for recruiting and selecting the right employees who have the skills and experience needed for the business.
{APP}For example, a mobile phone manufacturer in a competitive market like Pakistan may recruit engineers with expertise in the latest smartphone technologies and ...

{KN}Disciplinary procedures are important because they provide a fair and structured process for dealing with employee misconduct or poor performance.
{APP}For example, in a restaurant, a disciplinary procedure might involve giving a formal warning to a staff member who repeatedly arrives late for ...

{KN}Redundancy happens when a job role is no longer needed, while dismissal occurs when an employee is removed because of their behavior or performance.
{APP}For example, a store may make staff redundant if it closes a branch, whereas an employee may be dismissed for repeatedly breaking company ...

{KN}Job enrichment increases employee motivation by giving workers more responsibility, autonomy and more challenging tasks.
{APP}For example, a car manufacturing business may allow assembly workers to carry out their own quality checks rather than relying on supervisors.
{AN}This can improve ...

{KN}HR develops diversity and equality policies to ensure fair and unbiased recruitment,allowing the business to attract applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
{APP}For example,a large technology firm may introduce inclusive job adverts and unbiased selection procedures so applicants of ...

{KN}A job description outlines the duties and responsibilities of a role, whereas a person specification describes the skills,qualities and qualifications needed from the worker.
{APP}For example,in a supermarket, a job description for a cashier may include tasks like scanning products and handling ...

{KN}One advantage of high labour turnover is that new employees can bring fresh ideas and updated skills into the business.
{APP}In a grocery store, new staff may bring better customer-service techniques or be more familiar with modern checkout systems.
{AN}This can improve the efficiency of service ...

{KN}One way a business can reduce employee turnover is by improving working conditions, such as offering fair pay,reasonable hours, and a safer, more comfortable workplace.
{APP}For example, a manufacturing business could introduce better safety equipment and reduce excessive overtime.
{AN}When ...

{KN}One cause of high labour turnover is poor working conditions,such as long hours,low pay,or a stressful working environment.
{APP}For example,in a small retail shop, staff may have to work overtime with few breaks,especially during busy seasons.
{AN}This could make employees feel undervalued and ...

{KN}HRM is responsible for attracting, selecting and hiring candidates who have the right skills and experience for the job.
{APP}For example,if a business recruits skilled machine operators for its production line,work can be completed more accurately and at a faster rate. This helps the business ...