business
Ariza Muci
Chapter 8 case
I liked the case number 8: The temptations of Temping. As I am an international student that came in U.S only 3 years ago I think that going through the surveys and the examples that were given in the closing case about temp to permanent jobs was a very interesting case to talk about. Also it gave me a better idea of all the pro and cons about a kind of job one is doing either perm, or temporary. I believe that every one of us has a job either part of full time it doesn’t make a big difference, but to get into a full time position first some are required to learn how everything works and this can be done by temporary job position, so later we cannot just have references, but also experience for the next position we applying for. And this can help by making our work easier and by taking less time on learning how to deal with new technology and staff.
1. You’re a senior manager at a growing business and you’re ready to add employees. Your HR manager has recommended a temp-to-perm policy. You know the advantages of this approach but what might be some of the disadvantages?
Every time a temp starts a new work assignment – no matter how skilled or unskilled – a certain amount of training is required in order for them to perform their assigned tasks to suit the specific needs of that company. Of course, if the same temp is brought back again, this might not be required. Also morale and employee relations problems can arise when you have temps working alongside permanent employees for months, doing the same work and putting in the same hours, but not receiving the same benefits afforded their permanent employee coworkers. However certain types of jobs are inherently dangerous and require careful safety training. Studies show that frequency and severity rates of on-the-job injuries are significantly higher with temporary workers. No matter what a temp’s experience is, care must be taken to see that dangerous tasks are performed safely.
Chapter 8 case
I liked the case number 8: The temptations of Temping. As I am an international student that came in U.S only 3 years ago I think that going through the surveys and the examples that were given in the closing case about temp to permanent jobs was a very interesting case to talk about. Also it gave me a better idea of all the pro and cons about a kind of job one is doing either perm, or temporary. I believe that every one of us has a job either part of full time it doesn’t make a big difference, but to get into a full time position first some are required to learn how everything works and this can be done by temporary job position, so later we cannot just have references, but also experience for the next position we applying for. And this can help by making our work easier and by taking less time on learning how to deal with new technology and staff.
1. You’re a senior manager at a growing business and you’re ready to add employees. Your HR manager has recommended a temp-to-perm policy. You know the advantages of this approach but what might be some of the disadvantages?
Every time a temp starts a new work assignment – no matter how skilled or unskilled – a certain amount of training is required in order for them to perform their assigned tasks to suit the specific needs of that company. Of course, if the same temp is brought back again, this might not be required. Also morale and employee relations problems can arise when you have temps working alongside permanent employees for months, doing the same work and putting in the same hours, but not receiving the same benefits afforded their permanent employee coworkers. However certain types of jobs are inherently dangerous and require careful safety training. Studies show that frequency and severity rates of on-the-job injuries are significantly higher with temporary workers. No matter what a temp’s experience is, care must be taken to see that dangerous tasks are performed safely.