Employee Staffing and Development

A set of flashcards covering key concepts related to employee staffing, training, compensation, and performance appraisal based on lecture notes.

What is the main purpose of Employee Orientation?

To integrate new hires into the organization effectively, helping them understand their tasks and adapt to the work environment.

What document contains the goals, policies, and procedures relevant to an employee's job?

Employee Handbook.

What are the two main categories of employee development?

Training (improve current performance) and Development (prepare for future responsibilities).

What does Job Training help employees do?

Keep up with new developments, learn new information, develop new skills, and refresh diminishing capabilities.

What is the purpose of Overtime Pay?

To compensate workers for performing work beyond the standard eight-hour workday.

What is the Night Shift Differential?

Extra compensation for workers performing duties between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, typically 10% of the hourly basic wage.

What is the service incentive leave required by law for employees with at least one year of service?

5 days of paid service incentive leave.

What is the definition of Minimum Wage according to Labor Code?

Remuneration or earnings expressed in terms of money, payable by an employer to an employee under any contract.

Who are entitled to Maternity Benefits in terms of paid leave?

Female employees receive at least 2 weeks before delivery and 4 weeks after a normal delivery or miscarriage.

How is the Progressive Discipline process structured?

It consists of a series of steps including verbal warning, formal written warning, final written warning, suspension without pay, and termination.

What are the components that a Performance Appraisal evaluates?

Units of output, quality of work, dependability, job knowledge, ability to work with others, and initiative.

What is meant by the term '360 Feedback'?

A feedback process where employees assess the manager, and managers assess employees, including self-assessments and input from various sources.

What is the Coaching Leadership Style focused on?

Helping employees develop skills for long-term improvement and delegating responsibilities to encourage skill development.

What defines the Democratic Leadership Style?

Sharing decision-making between the manager and employees, emphasizing collaboration and teamwork.

What should managers ensure according to the Communication principles?

Smooth upward and downward communication, addressing concerns sincerely, and listening carefully to each other.

What is the role of the Employees Compensation Commission (ECC)?

To support workers who experience disabilities due to injury or illness.