Introduction

• Established in 1924 in Sydney

• 1930 saw the company to expand internationally

• 1937 saw the company launching the ‘Staff Assurance Scheme’

• Employs more than 200000 people

Recruitment

• Tries to select the deserving candidates only

• Candidates are placed based on the vacancies available

• HR department is very efficient that identifies the vacancies that are present within the company

Contd

• Recruitment policies are based on the goals and objectives of the company

• Selecting the right candidates help the company to be efficient

• Recruitment policy is transparent for the candidates to understand

• Recruitment factor depends on the size of the firm

• Increased production line requires more employees

• Gaps have been identified by the company within the recruitment policy that has been amended

Development and Training

• Raining methods help in increasing productivity

• Employees are selected based on tie skills for the training process

• Team of experienced employees can be created

• Use of latest technologies will be possible after training

Contd

• Factor of time is important for calculating the duration of training

• Proper information regarding training process

• The company informs the employees so that they can be prepared for the training process

• Company identifies the training needs among the employees

• Selected trainees will be able to develop their skills

• Orientation program

• On-the-job training

Employee motivation

• Increased level of productivity

• Creating a positive environment

• Avoid internal conflicts

• Set goals for the employees on a short-term basis

Contd

• Provides incentives to the employees such as individual and team

• Recognition for the employees results in motivation

• Cash prizes and gift cards being awarded to the employees help in increasing motivation

• Shares profits with the employees

• Efforts of the employees are recognized in a proper manner
• Feeling of association with the company needs to b present among the employees

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