Staffing an organisation (often referred to as ‘resourcing the organisation’) is a key role of HR practitioners. Workforces often comprise individuals who are employed on different forms of contract, such as:
Permanent full-time contracts. (Hook and Jenkins, 2019, p.79-88)
Permanent part-time contracts. (Hook and Jenkins, 2019, p.89)
‘Zero-hours’ casual contracts. (Hook and Jenkins, 2019, p.96-97)
‘Fixed-term’ temporary contracts. (Hook and Jenkins, 2019, p.96-96)
Write an essay in which you:
Compare and contrast these different types of contracts of employment, and analyse the relative advantages and disadvantages of them for both employers and employees:
You should present two clear examples of practice from a range of organisations to demonstrate how organisations use a mix of contractual models to suit their unique organisational needs.
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