Week 10: Human Resource Management in Leadership and Governance

These flashcards cover key concepts and details from the lecture on Human Resource Management, focusing on definitions, responsibilities, historical context, employee entitlements, and other relevant aspects in HR.

What is the primary focus of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

HRM is tasked with finding, screening, recruiting, and training staff, as well as administering employee benefit programs.

What was the early focus of HR in the early 1900s?

HR was focused on welfare and basic administration, such as maintaining employee records.

During which decades did personnel management become more structured and professionalized?

Personnel management became more structured and professionalized from the 1940s to the 1970s.

What is the role of HR in relation to employee satisfaction?

HR focuses on improving employee satisfaction to lead to increased productivity.

How has the role of HR evolved from the 1970s to the 1990s?

HR became more involved in strategic decision-making and ensuring alignment with business goals and culture.

What are the seven core functions of HR?

Recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, employee relations, compliance with employment law, compensation and benefits, and administration.

What does recruitment and selection in HR involve?

Recruitment and selection involves job analysis, employment planning, and recruiting the right candidates.

What is indoctrination in the context of new employee integration?

Indoctrination integrates new employees into the organization through induction, orientation, and socialization.

What is the purpose of performance management?

Performance management addresses substandard behavior and is required to assess employee performance regularly.

What are the key components of an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA)?

An EBA outlines employees' entitlements, working conditions, and pay agreements negotiated between employers and employees.

What is the goal of transitioning to nurse-to-patient ratios?

The goal is to ensure safer patient care by increasing the number of nurses per patient.

How much public holiday leave do employees generally receive per year?

Employees typically receive eleven days of public holiday leave each year.

What is the significance of having twelve days ADO (additional days off) for full-time employees?

The twelve ADOs are accrued from working two hours extra each week beyond the paid 38 hours.

What is the process for taking sick leave?

Employees can call in sick without needing to explain, but must provide documentation if taking more than two consecutive days off.

What is the maximum parental leave entitlement for primary caregivers in the public sector?

The maximum parental leave entitlement is fourteen weeks of paid leave.

What is the role of the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in addressing workplace issues?

The ANF helps nurses address workload management problems and supports them in grievance processes.

How can nurses ensure they are compliant with continuous professional development (CPD) requirements?

Nurses must complete twenty hours of CPD each year to maintain registration, which can include attending educational sessions.

What are some allowances available to nurses regarding uniforms?

Nurses can receive reimbursement for getting their own uniforms if laundry services are not provided by the employer.

What happens if a staff member works more than thirty-eight hours in a week?

Any hours over thirty-eight are considered overtime and are paid at applicable overtime rates.

Who is excluded from being counted in nurse-to-patient ratios?

Coordinators are not included in the count for patient ratios as they do not take a patient load.

What is the penalty rate for working on a public holiday?

The penalty rate for working on a public holiday is double time and a half.

What are the guidelines if a nurse is required to conduct mortuary duties?

Nurses conducting mortuary duties may be entitled to specific allowances.