Drafting CVs and job applications
The CV is the central element of your application file, detailing your career path. The different parts of the curriculum vitae should therefore be arranged logically, so that the recruiter can locate the information clearly, easily and, above all, quickly EXAMPLE OF A CV Read the full article "CV writing and the application pack" on [...].
Staff development/executive skills
The aim of a staff skills development concept is not only to develop the individual in an organisational context, but also to develop the individual in his or her personal dimension. The staff development approach is based above all on a win-win relationship between the employer and the manager. In an ideal organisation, organisational development is based on 3 [...]
The MBO annual interview - Example - Qualifications sheet
Management by Objectives (MBO) is the link between the achievement of the company's strategic objectives, on the one hand, and the development and involvement of the individual, on the other. It can be considered as the alpha and omega of the company's sustainability. This activity is both simple (setting objectives) and complex, in particular because of the [...]
The exit interview when an employee resigns
Exit interviews are important because they enable us to identify the reasons why someone is leaving the company. Exploiting the data provided by the departing employee can help to improve the social climate or services and represents an opportunity to position yourself ahead of the job market. There are [...]
Managing absenteeism and lateness in the workplace - Example / Swiss statistics
We know that absenteeism is expensive. It is accepted that there is a 1:1 ratio between the rate of absenteeism and its cost as a percentage of the wage bill. This is because it is necessary to finance the replacement and management of absentees, the additional cost of overtime and disorganisation. This quantification [...]
The HR succession plan - Example
Drawing up succession plans is an integral part of advising the line on staff development, which is at the heart of the modern HR manager's activities. Based on the company's strategy and the resulting budget forecast, the HR manager will endeavour to draw the line's attention to issues relating to [...].
The company training plan - Example
The aim of a training plan is to optimise the match between an individual and the position they occupy, while integrating the overall objectives defined by the company's strategy. The aim of a training programme is therefore not only to develop the individual, but also to develop the individual within an organisational context. EXAMPLE OF A TRAINING PLAN [...]
The skills assessment interview - Example - Qualifications sheet
The aim of a skills assessment interview is to identify the gaps between the skills an employee possesses and the requirements of the job they occupy (as defined by their job specification), in order to determine priority development objectives. This assessment can take place as part of a selection process or a development interview (annual appraisal interview, for example). It is essential that the gap between [...]
The trial period and integrating new employees
The commencement of any professional activity is subject to a trial period. Unless amended in writing, the trial period provided for by Swiss law is 1 month. However, most companies set a trial period of 3 months, which is the legal maximum (Art. 335b, CO). EXAMPLES OF CHECK-LISTS Read the full article " The trial period and [...]
Assessment Center - Example (Role plays / Exercises)
For a long time, the Assessment Centre was the preserve of high-potential employees (young graduates, etc.) and top management, but it is now being used by a large number of employees, whatever their hierarchical position. It should be noted that, in some companies, this process can be initiated by employees and used by them as part of their training or development needs.
