The human resource management function — the employment cycle

Why IT iS important The promotional photo opposite is part of a recruitment drive for the Australian Navy. The advertisement called for people interested in being trained as Maritime Warfare Officers to serve in submarines. The 2014 Federal Government budget allocated $2.1 billion over 10 years to recruit and retain Australian Defence Force personnel. Recruitment is only the first part of the process. Keeping good employees is a significant task for managers in achieving the aims of an organisation. In this chapter, you will learn about how businesses must plan for their human resources needs before setting out to find the right person for the job. Once a person is selected for a position, they must be ‘maintained’ in the workplace. Training and development as well as ongoing feedback on work performance will assist both the employer and employee. Termination of employment is the final phase of the employment cycle; it must also be managed to ensure employees are treated fairly and within the law.