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What is the primary focus of outplacement services offered to employees?
What is the primary focus of outplacement services offered to employees?
- Assisting laid-off employees with job-search assistance and emotional support. (correct)
- Offering legal counsel to laid-off employees.
- Providing financial compensation to laid-off employees.
- Ensuring laid-off employees maintain their previous salary for a set period.
Which of the following best describes a 'turnover rate' in the context of employee separations?
Which of the following best describes a 'turnover rate' in the context of employee separations?
- The measure of the rate at which employees leave an organization. (correct)
- The time it takes for a new employee to become fully productive.
- The average cost incurred by a company when an employee leaves.
- The percentage of employees who are considered high performers.
What is a key consideration when companies offer financial incentives for early retirement?
What is a key consideration when companies offer financial incentives for early retirement?
- Offering incentives without considering the potential loss of valued employees.
- Allowing an indefinite eligibility window for employees to decide.
- Focusing solely on reducing the organization's size without regard to remaining workload.
- Carefully managing the process to avoid losing too many desired employees or facing age discrimination complaints. (correct)
In the context of managing layoffs, what does the WARN Act primarily concern?
In the context of managing layoffs, what does the WARN Act primarily concern?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a direct cost of employee separations?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a direct cost of employee separations?
What is the potential impact of poorly managed layoffs on the remaining employees?
What is the potential impact of poorly managed layoffs on the remaining employees?
Which of these scenarios exemplifies a voluntary employee separation?
Which of these scenarios exemplifies a voluntary employee separation?
What is a key benefit an organization might experience as a result of employee separations?
What is a key benefit an organization might experience as a result of employee separations?
When implementing layoffs, which action can help maintain security and prevent potential disruptions?
When implementing layoffs, which action can help maintain security and prevent potential disruptions?
Which strategy might an organization implement as an alternative to layoffs during an economic downturn?
Which strategy might an organization implement as an alternative to layoffs during an economic downturn?
What is the likely outcome if a company does not clearly communicate the criteria used for selecting employees to be laid off?
What is the likely outcome if a company does not clearly communicate the criteria used for selecting employees to be laid off?
An organization is planning an early retirement program. What is one crucial element to consider in the financial package incentives?
An organization is planning an early retirement program. What is one crucial element to consider in the financial package incentives?
What is a potential negative consequence of offering an early retirement package?
What is a potential negative consequence of offering an early retirement package?
Which of the following is an example of a change in job design that can serve as an alternative to layoffs?
Which of the following is an example of a change in job design that can serve as an alternative to layoffs?
How does providing outplacement services benefit a company that has conducted layoffs?
How does providing outplacement services benefit a company that has conducted layoffs?
Which action is least likely to contribute to a successful early retirement program?
Which action is least likely to contribute to a successful early retirement program?
What would be an appropriate first step for a company anticipating the need for layoffs due to economic downturn?
What would be an appropriate first step for a company anticipating the need for layoffs due to economic downturn?
What impact might increased sabotage have on a company after a layoff?
What impact might increased sabotage have on a company after a layoff?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'employee separation'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'employee separation'?
Which scenario involves an involuntary employee separation?
Which scenario involves an involuntary employee separation?
Flashcards
Employee Separation
Employee Separation
When an employee ceases to be a member of the organization.
Turnover Rate
Turnover Rate
The rate at which employees leave an organization.
Voluntary Turnover
Voluntary Turnover
Employee separations initiated by the employee, such as quits or retirements.
Involuntary Turnover
Involuntary Turnover
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Early Retirement Programs
Early Retirement Programs
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Downsizing
Downsizing
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Outplacement
Outplacement
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Hiring Freeze
Hiring Freeze
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WARN Act
WARN Act
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Study Notes
- Managing employee separations, downsizing, and outplacement are key HR functions.
Employee Separations
- Employee separation occurs when an individual ceases to be a member of an organization.
- The turnover rate measures the rate at which employees leave an organization.
Costs of Employee Separations
- Costs include advertising, campus visits, recruiter time, and search firm fees.
- Selection costs consist of interviewing, testing, reference checks, and relocation.
- Training costs cover orientation, direct training, trainer's time, and lost productivity.
- Separation costs include separation pay, benefits, unemployment insurance, exit interviews, outplacement, and vacant positions.
Benefits of Employee Separation
- Reduced labor costs can be an advantage.
- Replacement of poor performers leads to overall improvements.
- Increased innovation is a byproduct.
- Opportunity for diversity is offered.
Types of Employee Separation
- Voluntary separations include quits and retirements.
- Involuntary separations are discharges and layoffs.
Managing Early Retirement
- Offering financial package incentives is a method.
- Implementing a short eligibility window can control uptake.
- Early retirement helps to reduce the size of the organization.
- Early retirement requires careful management.
Avoiding Problems with Early Retirement
- Ensure not too many employees take the retirement option.
- Avoid losing desired employees to retirement.
- Avoid the perception of forced leave.
- Prevent age discrimination complaints during early retirement offerings.
Managing Layoffs
- Layoffs can be avoided or reduced through alternatives and separations
- Voluntary separations help to reduce labor overheads.
- Involuntary separations are the last resort
- Alternatives to layoffs include early retirements, voluntary workforce reductions, and outplacement.
Alternatives to Early Layoffs
- Employment policies involve reduction through attrition, hiring freezes, and cutting part-time employees.
- Other policies include cutting internships/co-ops, subcontracting work to in-house employees, voluntary time off, leaves of absence, and reduced work hours.
- Changes in job design can include transfers, relocation, job sharing, and demotions.
- Pay and benefits policies may consist of pay freezes, cutting overtime pay, using vacation and leave days, pay cuts, and profit sharing or variable pay.
- Training often involves retraining.
Implementing Layoffs
- Notification of employees must comply with the WARN Act, requiring a 60-day notice.
- Layoff criteria should be developed based on seniority or employee performance.
- Clear communication to laid-off employees.
- Coordinate media relations.
- Maintain security during the process.
- Reassure the surviving employees.
Effects of Layoffs on Survivors
- Increased absenteeism and turnover can occur among those left behind.
- Lower productivity and poorer job satisfaction may result.
- Increased sabotage is a possibility.
Outplacement
- The goals are to reduce morale problems, minimize litigation, and assist laid-off employees.
- Outplacement services include emotional support and job-search assistance.
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