Assessment 2 1. Staff in hospitality industry * Permanent staff: this kind of staff is needed on an on-going basis as well as on long-term basis regardless of any other internal or external factors * Temporary staff: they are required on a short-term basis (6 months or less). They may be hired during seasonal periods, due to a unique shortage in staff, or during special promotions * Full time staff: they are engaged on a full time basis for a period of 38 hours on a weekly basis. They are entitled to annual leave and sick pay among others privileges * Part time staff: they work for fewer hours as compared to full time employees; their term of employment has no specified duration. They are entitled to pro-rate payments in additions to similar conditions like those of full time staff * Casual staff: they are hired on seasonal, short term, and irregular basis. They get their hourly remuneration at 1/38 of the full time weekly rate in addition to various penalties 2. HR manager considerations when developing a strategic personal plan * Trends in education and training * Current technology * Profit targets of the company * Government policies * Current legislation * Upcoming retirements * State of labor market * Current legislation 3. Methods for recruiting externally * Advertising in the media, like national and local newspaper or internet * Employee referrals and other contacts * Employment agencies * Sign in window * Schools, colleges and universities * Job network provider 4. Short listing applicants-dos * Your decisions should be first based on essential criteria and later on desirable criteria * You should obtain more information from the candidate if necessary * Aim at finding the best candidate for the job * In evaluation of each applicant, one should use a consistent method * All