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What percentage of women report having been sexually, verbally, or physically harassed at work?
What percentage of women report having been sexually, verbally, or physically harassed at work?
What is a benefit of achieving workforce diversity and inclusion?
What is a benefit of achieving workforce diversity and inclusion?
What is a type of diversity found in workplaces?
What is a type of diversity found in workplaces?
What is a part of the HRM process that is affected by diversity and inclusion?
What is a part of the HRM process that is affected by diversity and inclusion?
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Why might an employer use selection devices, such as interviews and tests?
Why might an employer use selection devices, such as interviews and tests?
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What is a potential drawback of using realistic job previews?
What is a potential drawback of using realistic job previews?
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What is a reason why selection devices might be biased?
What is a reason why selection devices might be biased?
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What is a type of job that is becoming more common in the modern workforce?
What is a type of job that is becoming more common in the modern workforce?
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What is an important consideration when developing a recruitment strategy?
What is an important consideration when developing a recruitment strategy?
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What is a benefit of work-life balance programs?
What is a benefit of work-life balance programs?
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Study Notes
Human Resource Management Process
- HRM is concerned with getting, training, motivating, and keeping competent employees.
- HRM = Right People, Right Place, Right Time.
Identifying and Selecting Employees
- Employment planning is the process by which managers ensure they have the right number and kinds of people in the right places at the right times.
- It involves assessing current and future human resource needs and developing a plan to meet those needs.
- Human Resource Inventory is a report listing important information about employees such as name, education, training, skills, language spoken, etc.
- Job Analysis defines jobs and the behaviors necessary to perform them.
- Job Description is a written statement that describes the job.
- Job Specification is a written statement of the minimum qualifications a person must possess to perform a given job successfully.
Determining Future Employment Needs
- Demand for human resources (employees) is a result of the demand for the organization’s products or services.
- A scarce supply of qualified candidates could limit the number of products produced or services provided, decreasing revenue.
Affirmative Action
- Affirmative action programs ensure that decisions and practices enhance the employment, upgrading, and retention of members of protected groups.
Influences on HRM Process
- The legal environment influences HRM, with differences in HRM laws in countries such as France, Sweden, Singapore, and Australia.
- Sexual harassment is a serious issue, with 48% of women reporting being sexually, verbally, or physically harassed at work.
Adapting to a Changing Workforce
- Work/life balance programs and contingent jobs are examples of adapting to a changing workforce.
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
- Workforce diversity refers to the various backgrounds and characteristics of employees.
- Achieving workforce diversity and inclusion encompasses basic HRM activities such as recruitment, selection, orientation, training, performance management, and compensation/benefits.
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Learn about the tasks associated with identifying and selecting competent employees, including employment planning, recruitment, and selection. Explore affirmative action programs that promote employment, upgrading, and retention of protected groups.
