Human Resources Functions

Business Management

Human Resources

Objective

We will identify methods of recruiting employees and publicizing job openings.

Essential Questions Where do potential

candidates search for jobs?

What other options are there for a business to promote available jobs?

Publicizing Job Openings

Newspapers Community

Newsletters Company

Newsletters Web Sites

Recruiting Employees

College Campus Interviews

Job Fairs Internet Job

Postings Temp. Agencies Networking

Opportunities

1)If you are a small business hiring for a part-time position, where should you advertise?

2)Imagine you are part of a large firm and it is your responsibility to recruit skilled employees. Explain what your strategy might be.

Closing Task #1

Human Resources

Objective

We will identify the value of a diverse workforce.

Essential Questions

What makes a diverse workforce?

Why should employers seek diversity when hiring employees?

Gender Age Disabilities Ethnicity Religion Cultural Differences

Diversity Concerns in the Workplace

1)Provide at least two examples of diversity in the workplace.

2)As a business owner or manager, why is it a good idea to diversify your workforce?

Closing Task #2

Human Resources

Objective

We will explore various methods of interviewing and selecting applicants.

Essential Questions What kinds of

methods are used for interviewing?

What should the interview consist of?

What are some appropriate questions for job applicants?

Interviewing

Panel Approach Telephone

Interview Testing Prior to

Interview

The Interview

Use the same set of questions

Ask questions in the same manner of all applicants

Tell me about yourself. Do you have experience in this type of work? Describe a time when you had to… What would you do if… ? What is your greatest strength? Weakness? Why are you leaving your current position?

Common Interview Questions

Personal Informationrace, gender, religion, marital status, age, disabilities, ethnic background, country of origin, sexual preferences, age

All interview questions should be job-related in some way.

What NOT to Ask

1) List at least two different styles of interviewing.

2) Explain what an interview should consist of.3) Identify one example of a common

interview question.4) Identify one example of an illegal interview

question.

Closing Task #3

Human Resources

Objective

We will identify federal legislation related to employees in the workplace.

Essential Questions

What are examples of legislation that affects employees in the workplace?

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Fair Labor Standards Act

Social Security Act

Unemployment Insurance

Workers’ Compensation

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Equal Pay Act Family and Medical

Leave Act

Federal Legislation

1) What is the purpose of federal employment legislation?

2) As a business owner or manager, why is it important to be familiar with employment law?

Closing Task #4

Human Resources

Objective

We will review legal issues and their potential impact on businesses.

Essential Questions How does labor law

affect the actions of those who supervise employees and influence the conduct of supervisors?

Legal Issues

Harassment Employee Rights Privacy Drug Testing Labor Disputes Discrimination Substance Abuse

Virginia is an employment-at-will state.An employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason or no reason. Exceptions: discrimination, OSHA

Employee breaks are not required, unless the employee is under the age of 16 years old.

There is no restriction on the number of hours worked as long as the employee is 16 or older.

Virginia legislation does not address drug testing in private employment – employers can require or ask employees / applicants to take a drug test.

Virginia Fun Facts

1) What can a company do to avoid harassment issues in the workplace?

2) Virginia is a right-to-work state. This means employees may be terminated at any time for any reason, except for what?

Closing Task #5