key business functions: human resources

acquisition

attracting and recruiting the right staff for roles in a business

separation

ending of the employment relationship

external recruitment

filling job vacancies with people from outside the business

development: induction

introduce employees to processes and procedures to build connectedness including mentors

internal recruitment

involves filling job vacancies with present employees, rather than looking outside the business

employment contracts

is a legally binding, formal agreement between an employer and an employee - administered by fair work commission - award (modern award) - enterprise bargaining agreement or multi-business agreement - common law contract

recruitment

process of finding and attracting the right quantity and quality of staff to apply for employment vacancies or anticipated vacancies.

development: training

process of teaching staff how to perform their job more efficiently and effectively by boosting their knowledge and skills

human resources

the effective management of the formal relationship between the employer and the employees.

voluntary separation

when an employee chooses to leave the business of their own free will

involuntary separation

when an employee is asked to leave the business against their will