HRAssignment

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HRM ASSIGNMENTPostgraduate Diploma Strategic Business Managemt


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Table of Contents

Importance of Recruitment and Selection 3

LEAD International 4

LEAD Pakistan 5

Organizational Structure of LEAD Pakistan 6

Programme Areas of LEAD Pakistan 7

Partners of LEAD Pakistan 8

The HR Policy 9

External and Internal Context 10

Recruitment and Selection 11

References 14


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Importance of Recruitment and Selection:

The human resources are the brand ambassadors of any organization. Thats whythey are considered the greatest asset by the employers. The manpower resourcesplay key role in making or breaking the brands they represent. Recruiting the staffthrough right recruitment and selection process is the first milestone in the successof an organization. Selection of staff with skills and qualities required to gaincomparative advantage in the long run and give an organization outstanding positionis only possible through proper recruitment and selection process . For a developingeconomy, human resource is one of the most vital components to achieve rapid andsustainable growth.

Recruiting people who are wrong for the organisation can lead to increased labourturnover, increased costs for the organisation, and lowering of morale in the existingworkforce. Such people are likely to be discontented, unlikely to give of their best,and end up leaving voluntarily or involuntarily when their unsuitability becomesevident. They will not offer the flexibility and commitment that many organisationsseek. Managers and supervisors will have to spend extra time on further recruitmentexercises, when what is needed in the first place is a systematic process to assessthe role to be filled, and the type of skills and abilities needed to fill it.

(http://www.acas.org.uk ), (http://www.sidathyder.com.pk/downloads/HR_Profile.pdf)


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LEAD International:

Leadership forEnvironment and Development (LEAD) is a global network ofindividuals and non-governmental organizations, committed to sustainabledevelopment. LEAD is an independent, not -for-profit organization, established in

1991 by The Rockefeller Foundation. TheLEAD

network is coordinated through aninternational secretariat based in the campus of Imperial College London.

Leadership forEnvironment and Development Int ernational (LEAD International is afast growing network of 2000 leaders in more than 90 countries. Our shared missionis to inspire leadership for a sustainable world.

We do this by searching worldwide for outstanding people, developing theirleadership potential through our innovative training programmes and working withthem to mobilise others to make a real difference to the future of this planet.

Our offices across the world deliver training programmes that challenge traditional

notions of leadership with progressive participatory techniques. Using LEAD'sexperiential learning approach, our participants learn through multi -stakeholderdialogue, systems thinking, and inclusive cross-cultural processes.

We train business executives, government officials, academics, NGO directors,activists, educationalists and media professionals. Our multi-lingual training teamworks with top-level experts and practitioners from around the world who focus onemerging issues relevant to leadership and sustainable development.

Leadership forEnvironment and Development national and regional p rogrammes:

Member Programmes in Anglophone West Africa, Brazil, Canada, China,

Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, Francophone Africa, India,Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Southern and Eastern Africa.

LEADs institutional members include affiliated non-governmental organizations in

Brazil, Canada, China, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Francophone

Africa, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Southern Africa, the UK

and the US.


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LEAD Pakistan

LEAD Pakistan was launched by the in 1995. Its office is located in Islamabad

Pakistan.

LEADs mission is to create, strengthen and support networks of people and

institutions promoting change towards sustainable development development that

is economically sound, environmentally responsible and socially equitable.

LEAD carries out its mission through capacity development and strategic, outcome -

oriented activities consisting of policy, research, action -on-the-ground,

communications, and training. Capacity development includes training programmes

in sustainable development and leadership skills for a variety of publics. LEADs

outcome-oriented activities are designed to achieve tangible results in sustainable

development in pursuance of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These

activities are almost always undertaken with partner organizations.

LEAD has both individual and institutional members. Individual members are called

LEAD Fellows. They have all completed a training under ourLeadership

Development Program (LDP). The program emphasizes: enhancing leadership skills;

building knowledge of sustainable development challenges and exploring possible

solutions; developing a set of shared ethics and values; supporting collaboration and

peer learning.

Today, there are more than 100 LEAD Fellows from the worlds of business, media,

public sector, universities and non-governmental organizations in over 27 cities of

Pakistan. They communicate continually, meet periodically, embark on joint projects,

publish research, undertake professional exchanges, take part in internationalnegotiations and support each other in sustainable development.

Through LEAD, they are members of an influential network of peers. LEAD Fellows

today are mayors, members of parliaments, heads of corporations, leaders of non -

governmental organizations, ministers, newspaper editors and TV producers,

scientists and global citizens.

LEAD has over a decade of experience designing, developing and implementing

high quality, multi-sectoral training and development for national and international

audiences.

These range from facilitated workshops for groups from 10 to 200, to v irtual

conferences, training-of-trainers sessions, and the LEAD associate training program

on leadership and sustainable development.

At LEAD we specialize in providing training and capacity development in four

thematic program areas; a) CSR & Partnershi ps b) Education c) Environmental

Management Services d) Governance.


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Organizational Structure ofLEAD Pakistan

LEAD Pakistan consists of following departments, units and sections:

CEO Secretariat

Internal Audit

Administrative Assistant

Core Services Department

Research Unit

Training Unit

Communication Unit

OperationsD

epartment

Administration Unit

Finance and Accounts

Information & Communication Technology Unit

Human Resource Unit

Program Development Department

Programme Development

Knowledge and Information Management Section

Project Management Department

Total Staff ofLEAD Pakistan is about 40 people with dozens of consultants which

are contracted as and when required for its different projects and training

programmes.


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Programme Areas ofLEAD Pakistan:

LEAD Programme areas are:

Corporate social responsibility and Partnership

Education

Environment Management Services

And Education


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Partners ofLEAD Pakistan

LEAD Pakistan has signed MOUs for its services and support with different

Government departments, national and international organizations some of them

are:

District Governments of Mansehra, Lodhran, Kasur, Abbottabad and Khairpur

Pakistan Meteorological Department

Sindh Rural Support Program (SRSP)

Mehran University ofEngineering & Technology (MUET)

Sweetwater International Development Initiative (SIDI)

Capital Development Authority (CDA)

Sindh Devolved Social Services Program (SDSSP)

World Wide Fund (WWF) for Programme forEnvironmental Research & Training

(PERT)

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA)


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The HR Policy

LEAD Pakistan is a non profit organization committed to the ideals of sustainable

development. LEAD Pakistan is currently seeking to induct dynamic individuals in its

committed team of professionals to help realize its vision of a sustainable world.

Ideal candidates should be innovative thinkers, team players, and havedemonstrated management skills.

LEAD Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salaries. All

positions are Islamabad based. Women are encouraged to apply.Employment against vacant positions at LEAD Pakistan would be made after a

standard recruitment procedure. The offers would be made purely on merit and

without any discrimination.


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External and Internal Contexts for Recruitment and

Selection:

External Context for Recruitment and Selection:

Labour Market:

Pakistan has an estimated labor force of 160 million people. A large chunk of this

working population migrates to foreign locations every year, in search of better

opportunity.

Pakistans labour market is showing its inability to continue the past trend of labour

absorption. Lesser productive and low remunerative work opportunities is thus

emerging as the major characteristic of the labour market in Pakistan. The situation

in the labour market is serious on yet another account. The working conditions ofthose lucky found employed, by and large, are not satisfactory, rather they are

deplorable. Long working hours and poor working conditions are the normal features

of a significant number of work places. A number of them also carry occupational

safety and health hazards.

LabourLaws in Pakistan

Wages:

Minimum wage was increased from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 per month.

Workers receiving wages up to Rs. 10,000 per month were entitled to a shareof three times of the minimum wage. The benefits for workers welfare funds

were also increased by 20%. In lieu of these perks, the overtime hours were

also increased to 12 hours. While on the brighter side, the l ate night working

hour limit for women employees was extended to 10 p.m. per day. Paid

maternity leaves are for 12 weeks.

Social Security System in Pakistan

The social security system in Pakistan is basically designed for pensioners,

widows and disabled people, unemployed, employment injury and health. Theemployees pay 7% of their wages as contribution, while the employers pay

5%. Secured workers, pensioners, widows, disabled people are paid in cash

compensation in the event of social or economical distress. There are no

separate health insurance schemes as such. Employees are covered in the

event of sickness, death, accidents or injuries

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Recruitment and Selection:

Vacancy

In an event when a department sends request for a vacancy the HR Department will

assess the need for the job and ensure there is adequate funding for it.

Job Description:

After discussion with the concerned department a proper job descriptions will be

designed and grade for the vacancy will be decided or changes in the grade will be

made.

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum acceptable professional qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and skills -

set will be finalized.

Attracting candidates and Collecting applications for the job:

Advertisement of the vacant position shall be made through news papers and

fax/email to International Organizations working in Pakistan and partner

Organizations etc or re-screening of CVs received against other similar position

advertised not more than a year ago.

A link on LEAD Pakistans website will be given for the new job advertised.

Advertisement matter:

Following will be included in advertisements:

Logo

Job Title

Brief introduction of the organization with introduction to the advertised role in the

organization and its importance

Skills, qualifications, knowledge and experience required for the job

Last date for application

Equal opportunity declaration

Website address for application download and office address

Last date for application


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Short listing of the applications:

All applications will be shortlisted strictly on merit and shortlisted candidates will be

contacted for basic interview through phone, email and letters.

Interview Panel:

Interview Panel will include following:

Head of HR Unit

Head of the concerned department or his/her representative

Head ofAccounts and finance Unit

Interview Questions:

The candidate would be asked to try giving examples from his/her experience

whenever he/she had been in such situat ions in their previous jobs. Interview

questions will include following areas:

y Questions relating to the new job / company

y Questions relating to the current / previous job

y Career related interview questions

y Questions relating to the candidate

Marking:

Marks will be given from 0 to 4

0 Undesirable

1 Average

2 Fair

3 Good

4 Excellent

Marking will be done against following

Professional qualifications / Experience

Attitude toward change (Adoptability)

Concern about Career (Career oriented)

Attitudes towards the managers and colleagues (team worker)

Values (honesty, dedication, commitment and hard work)


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Tests:

According to the role requirements situation based written psychometric tests will be

designed keeping in mind following:

Personality

Interests

Aptitude

Ability

Selection of Candidate:

Top scorer will be asked for a session with HR Coordinator who will discuss

following:

y Role and responsibilities in detail

y Wages and other benefits

y Availability of the candidate

y Any questions by the candidate

y Candidates interest in joining the organization

If the candidate is interested in the job an offer letter will be given to the candidate on

which candidate will be asked to sign and return. The offer letter will follow a detailed

contract with terms and conditions of the employment.

Induction of the new employee:

The new employee will be given companies policies hard copies on first day of

joining. HR Coordinator will set candidates meetings with heads of different

departments and units who will explain the candidate t he role of their departments

and what services they can offer him/her and what services they would be expecting.


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References:

(http://www.acas.org.uk ),

(http://www.sidathyder.com.pk/downloads/HR_Profile.pdf)

http://www.lead.org/

http://www.psychometric-success.com

http://recruitment.ukzn.ac.za/RSProcessFlow17170.aspx

http://www.lead.org.pk/about_lead.htm

http://www.job-interview.net/

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