1 Line managers and HR managers both play a role in the recruitment and appraisal processes. Write 'LM' or 'HR' next to the responsibilities. Recruitment Prepare a job description__________
Make sure legal and ethical requirements are met_____________
Look at the general personal qualities of the individual____________
Look at the functional skills of the individual_____________
Appraisal Develop the appraisal tools____________
Make sure that the process is identifying future leaders_____________
Rate functional performance____________
Monitor that appraisals are carried out
2 Now listen to an interview with Jurgen, an HR director, and check your answers.
3Listen again. What does Jurgen say about the following topics? Complete his sentences. Internal candidates:
Opportunities for promotion are an important ………………….. inside the company and it's important to ……………………..within the organization.
The interview
In the HR interview we are looking for a positive personality, a flexible attitude, good team-working skills, and other qualities like …………………..and the ability to………………….
Performance-related pay
'HR is here to help the business …………………….. Bonuses are acceptable if they're seen to be …………………………….
Motivation
'Apart from the tangible …………..………there are what I would call ……………………motivators.'
Glossary appraisal formally assessing an employee's job performance
demoralizing making you feel less confident and hopeful
