(Why/Why not?)

Is the welfare of employees an appropriate concern for companies? (Why/Why not?) Staff Relocation

Your company needs to relocate several members of staff to a new branch opening in another part of the country. You have been asked to submit ideas on how to make relocation attractive for staff.

Discuss, and decide together:

l Which types of financial incentives the company could offer to staff l What information staff would need to know about the new location

Follow-up questions:

What other assistance might be necessary for staff who are relocating? (Why?) How could staff who are unwilling to relocate be encouraged to do so?

What do you think influences a company's choice of location for its branches? (Why?) What are the implications for company organization of having branches in different places? (Why?)

Do you think there will be greater international expansion of companies in the future? (Why?/Why not?)

Incentives Scheme for Staff

Your company is considering setting up an incentive scheme to improve staff performance. You have been asked to make recommendations for the scheme. Discuss, and decide together:

l What benefits an incentive scheme for staff would bring to the company l What types of incentives could be offered

Follow-up questions:

Which incentives do you think are most effective for encouraging people to work hard? (Why?)

What disadvantages could there be in incentive schemes? (Why?)

Is it essential for companies to reward extra effort? (Why?/ Why not?) How do you think a company can inspire loyalty in employees?

How do you think the traditional employer/employee relationship might change in the future? (Why?)

Staff Suggestion Scheme [For 3 candidates]

Your company is planning to introducing a suggestion scheme and to encourage members