1. Chapter 6: Human Resources The Functions of Human Resources Management

2. Looking for the Right Employee HR uses a variety of recruitment sources to hire qualified employees including newspaper, journal, and magazine advertisements notices at universities or colleges postings on job banks at government employment centres online recruiting Web sites, such as Workopolis a company’s Web site employee search firm often called a headhunter employee referral program recent job applicants

3. The Functions of Human Resources Management The Application Process and the Interview A person looking for a position in a company usually submits an application form, a cover letter, and a resumé. An HR person and the department manager who the new employee will work for usually interviews and decides on the successful applicant.

4. The Functions of Human Resources Management Interview Tips: dress appropriately go alone know the time, place arrive a few minutes early give a firm handshake, smile and make eye contact, stay focused, remain calm be pleasant, enthusiastic listen to questions, answer briefly be aware of body language thank the interviewer for their time reaffirm interest in the job

5. The Functions of Human Resources Management Job Training Orientation is the time when new employees tour the workplace and meet other co- workers. At this point, employees may also receive training on equipment and be introduced to new technology and software. 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—special benefits beyond ordinary compensation—to attract and retain them.

6. The Functions of Human Resources Management Job Training Orientation is the time when new employees tour the workplace and meet other co- workers. At this point, employees may also receive training on equipment and be introduced to new technology and software. 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—special benefits beyond ordinary compensation—to attract and retain them.