<2.3 RECRUITMENT, SELECTION & TRAINING>

• It is quite common policy for firms to INITIALLY RECRUIT INTERNALLY for positions, and only RECRUIT EXTERNALLY if no suitable candidate can be found. Now imagine you are the Head of HR and you are quizzed a to why this is the approach you take. Justify your answer, using the pros and cons listed above: 

• "When a position becomes available within the company we often prefer to advertise it internally for the following reasons...., however,. this can sometimes be problematic because..."

"DO WE HAVE ANY VACANCIES TO FILL?"

• The initial stage of the recruitment process is to conduct a JOB ANALYSIS. This stage of the recruitment process occurs after HR establishes which staff are leaving and what vacancies need filling.

• E.G 'We need a IGCSE Business Studies Teacher for Aug 2025'

• "So we need a IGCSE Business Studies Teacher for Aug 2025, is that a full time or part time position?"

• Provide the answer with reference to the pros and cons of part time verses full time above. Mention at least 3 reasons for your choice.

• "We prefer full/part time because...."

• Imagine you have done a 'JOB ANALYSIS' for TES and realise that they are need of a new 'F/T BUSINESS studies TEACHER', for the next academic year. It is your job to CREATE a JOB DESCRIPTION and a JOB SPECIFICATION for this position to be posted on the school website.

• Use the ABOVE examples as guides to create both documents.

• Save the as image files and upload to the padlet link below.

• Or alternatively you can choose your own position, here is a list!

  • • • • • • PANDA NANNY POSITION

            • HEAD SHARK WRANGLER POSITION

            • CHIEF ASTRONAUT POSITION

            • POLICE CAPTAIN

            • HEAD CHEF @ HELL'S KITCHEN

            • BOUNTY HUNTER

            • LEGO SCULPTER

            • BEER TASTER

            • ISLAND CARETAKER

Source: 'The best jobs in the World'

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• There are numerous ways to advertise for new staff and here are just a few of the most common methods:

1. Online Job Boards (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn, Times Ed. Supplement)

   - Pro: Wide reach, attracting many applicants quickly.

   - Con: May result in a large number of unqualified applicants.

2. Company Website (TES-Career)

   - Pro: Attracts candidates already interested in your company.

   - Con: Limited to those who visit your site, reducing reach.

3. Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)

   - Pro: Covers a broad, diverse audience, e.g. younger applicants.

   - Con: Not as effective for specialized or highly-skilled positions.

4. Recruitment Agencies

   - Pro: Provides access to pre-screened, highly qualified candidates.

   - Con: Expensive fees for their services.

5. Local Newspapers or Magazines

   - Pro: Good for targeting local talent and community-based roles.

   - Con: Limited audience, especially among younger applicants.

• Justify a  METHOD of advertising for the following scenarios?

  • • • • "The most famous int'l school in Taiwan is seeking a new Business Teacher for 2025"

        • "A public high school in a small town is seeking a new Economics Teacher to join their faculty"

        • "A high-tech startup is looking for a Software Engineer with experience in machine learning to join their fast-paced, innovative team"

        • "A youth-focused fashion brand is hiring an Entry-Level Marketing Assistant who understands trends and social media platforms well"

        • "A niche financial services firm is looking to fill a Senior Financial Analyst position requiring industry-specific knowledge and experience"

• This type of training is for BRAND NEW RECRUITS and is intended to MAKE THE WORKER FEEL WELCOME by introducing them to co-workers as well as COMMUNICATE IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding HEALTH and SAFETY procedures as well as CORPORATE CULTURE ("How things are done around here")

• Imagine you are in charge of training staff @TES and you are deciding on the appropriate teacher training to offer; Mr. Bounous, Who is a very experienced IBDP/IGCSE teacher but lacks any experience in MYP 1 & S. 

• Write a letter to the HEAD OF HR, explaining which option you have chosen, justify it with a minimum of 3 advantages compared to a minimum of two disadvantages from the list above. Also mention how induction training will be advantageous.

  • • "Regarding the training of Robert Bounous, our new Business Mgt, Teacher we recommend the following types of job training firstly,..... Even though it means, (Disadvantages) I still think it is the best option. Furthermore, we will of course conduct induction training as...."

• Using TES as the business, explain how redundancies (feel free to use real names of teachers if you dare!) could occur due to mergers, automation, relocation, and falling demand.

• "Downsizing at an international school such as TES, can occur for many reasons; firstly..."

• Explain how the 5 legal controls mentioned above are adhered to by TES regarding its recruitment and contractual obligations to its staff.

e.g, TES shows that it is an equal opportunities employer by....

• TASK: Choose a 4-marker, 6-marker, 8-marker and 12-marker from below and create model answers using the mark-schemes and add to your exemplar google doc.

2 MARKS

• RGP Define ‘induction training’.

• FGH What is meant by ‘off-the-job training’?

• LBM What is meant by ‘induction training’?

• VIS Identify two methods of training that a business might use.

• SCT Identify two methods of training employees.

4 MARKS

• NCE Identify and explain two ways in which induction training might benefit NCE.

• TODDLES Identify and explain two advantages to Toddles of having fully trained employees.

6 MARKS

• JSF Identify and explain two reasons why training is important to JSF.

• FILLTUM Identify and explain two advantages to Filltum of using on-the-job training.

• CAMILLE Identify and explain two problems for Camille of using on-the-job training.

• JOSH Identify one advantage and one disadvantage to Josh of using off- the-job-training.

• CYB Do you think it would be better for CYB to use on-the-job or off-the-job training? Justify your answer.

8 MARKS

• ChoChoc Identify and explain two reasons why on-the-job training is important for new employees at CC.

• DDC Identify and explain two methods of training employees to use the new computer system.

12 MARKS

• HH Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the following three training options for employing a new pilot for HH. Recommend the best option. Justify

• TASK: Choose a 4-marker, 6-marker, 8-marker and 12-marker from below and create model answers using the mark-schemes and add to your exemplar google doc.

2 MARKS

• KALA Identify two reasons why a business might downsize its workforce.

• WKN What is meant by ‘redundancy’?

• SJD Identify two situations in which downsizing the workforce might be necessary.

• UDIG What is meant by ‘redundancy’?

• TEBO What is meant by ‘made redundant’?

• CFE Identify two possible reasons (other than reduced demand for steel) that could make it necessary to downsize the workforce.

4 MARKS

6 MARKS

• SRB Explain two factors SRB should consider when deciding which managers to make redundant.

• WKN Do you think WKN should select all the workers for the new jobs from those about to be made redundant? Justify your answer.

• AUC Identify and explain two factors that AUC should consider when deciding which employees to make redundant.

• NCE Identify and explain two factors that NCE would need to consider in deciding which workers to make redundant.

8 MARKS

12 MARKS

• DDC Consider the information about each of the three receptionists outlined in Appendix 2. Recommend which receptionist should be made redundant. Justify 

• TASK: Choose a 4-marker, 6-marker, 8-marker and 12-marker from below and create model answers using the mark-schemes and add to your exemplar google doc.

2 MARKS

4 MARKS

• JNK Identify and explain two ways in which employees at JNK could be affected by the introduction of new technology.

• DPC Identify and explain two ways in which an increase in the minimum wage could affect DPC.

6 MARKS

• ALB Do you think changes in legal controls over employment issues will always reduce business profits? Justify your answer.

• BUSHALL Do you think that the new legal controls for employment will benefit Bushall’s employees? Justify your answer.

• XIOLOM Identify and explain two ways in which Xiolom might be affected by new legal controls over employment.

8 MARKS

• VG Identify and explain two legal controls that could affect Peter when recruiting and employing workers.

• CB Governments pass laws such as minimum wage laws. Identify and explain two other legal controls which could affect Chris’s new business..

12 MARKS

• AH Consider the effects of the following three changes in legal controls on AH. Which change is likely to have the biggest impact on  AH? Justify your answer.