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Looking for the Right Employee

HR uses a variety of recruitment sources to hire qualified employees including:

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Chapter 6: Human Resources The Functions of Human Resources ManagementThe Application Process and the InterviewA person looking for a position in a company usually submits 3 things: 1) 2) 3)

Who usually interviews and decides on the successful applicant?

Interview Tips

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Job Training

Orientation is the time when ? tour the workplace and meet other co-workers. At this point, employees may also receive ? on equipment and be introduced to new ? and ?.

Keeping Good Employees

It is for costly for businesses to search for, hire, and train new employees. Most businesses take steps to retain good employees. Some businesses offer employees perks—?—to attract and retain them.

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Chapter 6: Human Resources The Functions of Human Resources ManagementDepartures, Dismissals, and Retirements

HR tries to ensure a smooth transition when employees leave the business regardless of the reason for the departure. Businesses need to protect their reputation and maintain good relationships with employees.

DeparturesDuring an exit interview, ?

DismissalsEmployers in ? discuss work problems with employees. Employees then improve or face dismissal. ? can occur due to financial cut backs. Companies sometimes offer ?. If provided, ? offers terminated employees ways to find new jobs.

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Retirement?

Handling Compensation?

Hourly WagesA common compensation payment method is an ? The ? is the lowest hourly wage an employer canlegally pay an employee. ? is a higher hourly rate for workinglonger than the regular scheduled time or on holidays.

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Salary?

Salary plus CommissionPay based on the amount of sales generated is called ?. Generally, it is a small amount of money added to the salary or hourly wage that acts as an ? to encouragean employee to work harder.

Straight CommissionStraight commission is based solely on an ?