Managing Human Resources

What type of employment where an employee has regular and ongoing work in which they generally work a 38-40 hour week is referred to as

• Part Time

• Casual

• Full time

• Fixed-term contract

A job or position description communicates the purpose of the job as well as provide a comprehensive outline of the tasks an employee must undertake to fulfil the responsibilities of the role

• True

• False

This type of employment involves regular, ongoing work but employees work fewer hours each week than full-time employees (which can be dictated by a particular award or agreement)

• Full time employment

• Casual employment

• Part-time employment

• Fixed-term contract

Full-time, part-time or even school-based employment allows people to gain qualifications through a choice or combination of on- and off-the-job training. This is a definition of an Apprenticeship.

• True

• False

Employed on a needs-only basis, this type of work is irregular, with no permanent hours set. These workers are not entitled to any leave benefits, however, they do receive a higher rate of pay than other type of employment options. What type of employment is this?

• Full time

• Part time

• Casual

• Apprenticeship

Which statement is correct about fixed-term contracts?

• They work more than 40 hours a week with all employment benefits.

• They specify a start and finish date, and are usually offered in relation to a specific work activity or project.

• Employees work irregular hours and on a needs be basis.

• Employees undertake study as part of this type of employment.

Recruiting staff is a function performed either in-house (within the organisation) or outsourced to a recruitment agency.

• True

• False

What statements are true about an the induction process

• It introduces new employees to the workplace policies (e.g. WHS, Wellbeing and Work Performance)

• Allows new employees to be familiar with the workplace and introduces them to their work colleagues and allows for completion of essential admin tasks (e.g. ID cars, system access)

• It is a vital for making new employees feel welcomed.

• Just have to do it because the business wants to look like they care.