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Module 1 Unit 1 World of Work

Module 1 Unit 1 World of Work. What is Work? Work is an effort made to do something eg .: Parent making breakfast What is Employment? Employment is work that is undertaken for payment eg .: Chef in a restaurant preparing breakfast The Difference is payment. World of Work.

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Module 1 Unit 1 World of Work

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  1. Module 1 Unit 1 World of Work What is Work? • Work is an effort made to do something eg.: Parent making breakfast What is Employment? • Employment is work that is undertaken for payment eg.: Chef in a restaurant preparing breakfast • The Difference is payment

  2. World of Work What is an Employee? • This is someone who works for someone else for payment. • Employees can work in the primary, secondary or services sectors. What is an Employer? • This is a person or company that pays others to work for them. eg.: the government pays teachers, nurses and Gardaí, a shopkeeper pays a shop assistant, etc

  3. World of Work:What characteristics does an employer look for in potential employees? • Be able to explain each of these: • Exercise: Outline each of these in your notes copy • Trustworthy • Hard working • Initiative • Good communicator • Team player • Loyal • Reliable • Adaptive • Motivated • Energy and drive • Enthusiasm and commitment • Innovative

  4. World of WorkRights of an Employee • To receive the minimum wage • Safe and healthy working conditions • Be treated equally • To join a trade union • To statuary paid holidays • Not to be unfairly dismissed or discriminated against

  5. World of WorkResponsibilities of an Employee • Adhere to their duties of contract • Do an honest day’s work • Protect the employers property and good name • Carry out all reasonable instructions from their employer • Be honest and trustworthy

  6. World of Work - What are the benefits of work? • Income • Benefits in kind • Skills • Self esteem • Social aspect • Job security • Exercise: Explain why the above are benefits of work – use examples • Also explain 2 possible drawbacks for having a job

  7. World of Work - Recent employment trends • Rising unemployment • Higher Taxes: Falling wages and net pay • Collapse of construction • Fall in net migration • Impact of I.T. on jobs • Flexible working arrangements/non permanent jobs.

  8. Irish Unemployment TrendsThe Labour force – Any person available for work except students, those who choose to stay at home and those retired • This includes all the people who are employed and all those who are available for work but who are unable to find work.

  9. World of Work: What are the causes of the recent increases in unemployment in the Irish economy? 1.Re-location of industry 2. Over reliance on construction sector. 3. Banking crisis 4.Economic recession/cyclical unemployment 5. Government cutbacks. • Irish companies exporting to US and UK Exercise – explain using examples how the above have caused unemployment to rise in Ireland

  10. World of WorkWhat options are available to you if you become unemployed and you wish to return to work? • Re train • Set up your own business. • Volunteer Work. • Part-time position • Emigration Exercise – evaluate how each of the above could assist a person who is unemployed

  11. World of Work - What is FAS? • FAS is Ireland’s national training and employment authority – will be changed to SOLAS 2012 • It improves the skills and abilities of both individuals and businesses so that Ireland can continue to develop as a competitive, knowledge based economy • FAS provides training and employment programmes, recruitment services to job seekers and employers, • Acts as an advisory service for businesses and supports for community based enterprises such as tourism and heritage projects who wish to create jobs in their locality

  12. World of Work • What is VTOS? • Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme • VTOS consists of a range of full-time courses designed to meet the education, training and qualifications needs of people in receipt of a range of social welfare payments • VTOS allows people to develop new skills and equips them to gain employment or progress to further education courses which will also lead to employment

  13. World of Work • What is Youthreach? • This is a programme directed at unemployed young early school leavers aged 15-20 and operates on a full-time, year-round basis. • It provides opportunities for basic education, personal development, vocational training and work experience. • It improves participants chances of gaining employment.

  14. World of Work – Enterprise Ireland and Co Enterprise Ireland • What is Enterprise Ireland? • This is a state owned enterprise which provides advice and financial support to Irish businesses who wish to start up or grow. • It supports and funds companies who wish to engage in research and development, it helps firms export and can also buy shares in certain businesses • Co Enterprise Boards are set up by the government to help small local businesses. • They provide advice, grants, workshops, courses and mentors to community businesses. • People in each locality can thus acquire the skills and knowledge needed to set up and run their own business.

  15. World of Work – Self Employment • This means that someone works for themselves for payment. eg.: farmers, doctors, restaurant owners, taxi drivers, etc • You are your own boss and can make your own decisions. You can choose what you want to do • Working hours • What goods or services you provide eg.: you might be able to develop a hobby • You can keep all the profits you make • Your more motivated to work hard and receive greater satisfaction when you do well as it’s your business and as your hard work is paying off

  16. World of Work – Risks of Being Self Employed • The business could fail • You might lose the money you put into (invested in) the business • You might also lose your own personal property/possessions due to unpaid loans • You may have to work long hours. • It might be stressful • You have limited finance available and may have to wait a number of years before the business makes profit • Exercise – compare and contrast the risks and rewards of self employment.

  17. World of Work – Employer’s Rights • To decide on the aims and objectives of a business and on the policies to achieve these objectives. • They have the right to ensure these objectives are achieved. • They have the right to run the business. • They have the right to select suitable staff. • They have the right to expect employees to honour their contracts and to dismiss staff (fairly). Explain using examples why employers need rights

  18. World of Work - Responsibilities of an Employer • Provide safe and healthy working conditions, safety clothing and training. • Obey all laws relating to employing staff eg.: laws on employing young people, minimum wages, discrimination and fair dismissal, etc • They are responsible for deducting PAYE and PRSI and paying these to the Revenue. They keep record of these deductions. • Pay the agreed wage for work done • Give staff their statutory holiday/maternity benefits and allow them to join a trade union.

  19. World of Work - Contract of Employment • This sets out the terms of employment: • Employer’s name and address • Employee’s name and address • Job title and duties of the job • Date of commencing work • Length of the contract • Rates of pay • Details of holiday entitlements

  20. World of Work - Employee Records • The following are the employee records a business usually keeps: • Application Form • Curriculum Vitae • Performance Records • Income Tax and PRSI Records • Contract of Employment

  21. World of Work – Employer’s Health and Safety Obligations • Have a safety statement that explains procedures to deal with emergency situations (such as fires, injuries) – required by law, It is a written document that identifies hazards, assesses risks and makes changes to ensure the workplace is safe. • Have a safe and healthy working environment • Provide training, instructions, fire drills, safety signs, etc • Appoint a safety officer and report any accidents to the Health & Safety Authority. • Provide safety equipment and clothing. • Takes steps to prevent bullying and discrimination.

  22. World of Work • What obligations do employees have regarding health, safety and welfare? • To follow all safety procedures and adhere to all notices • To wear protective clothing. • To use all relevant machinery properly. • To report all hazards and accidents. • To treat each other with respect

  23. World of Work • What are the benefits of Health and Safety regulations in the workplace? • Workers are protected from unsafe work practices. • These ensure workers are treated with dignity • All employees have up to date information, equipment and training, and can take responsibility for their own safety and for the safety of others. • Workers moral improves as does staff turnover, absenteeism and productivity

  24. World of Work • Employment Equality Act • This outlines and outlaws discrimination on nine grounds: • Age • Gender • Marital Status • Family Status • Religion • Ethnicity • Sexual Orientation • Membership of travelling community • Disability

  25. World of Work Employment Equality Act • It is against the law to discriminate in the following areas: • Hiring workers • Training • Promotion • Dismissals • Working conditions

  26. World of Work – Employing Young People • Young people and employers need to be aware of the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act 1996 which protects young workers’ health and ensures work doesn’t put a young person’s education at risk • Exercise – Research the above Act and summarise its benefits

  27. World of Work Trade Unions • Trade Unions help their members in the following ways: • They fight for better wages, shorter working hours, longer holidays, safer working conditions, etc.. • They represent and negotiate employees or groups of employees who are in dispute with their employer. They pay any legal bills necessary to fight the case. • They represent members in discussions with employer organisations and the government, on matters such as taxation, wages, etc and negotiate a better deal. • They protect the interests of their members. eg.: protects them from unfair dismissal eg.: as a group the union has a strong voice which acts as a deterrent for redundancy

  28. World of Work Types of Trade Union • ICTU – Irish Congress of Trade Unions is an Umbrella group for all Trade Unions • ASTI - Association of Secondary Teachers • TUI - Teachers’ Union of Ireland • INO - Irish Nurses Organisation • SIPTU- Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union

  29. World of Work – Shop Steward • This is the local union representative and is elected by members for a term of one to three years. • The main duties of a shop steward include: • Recruiting new members • Acting a as a link between members and union HQ and passing on any information received from head office. • Negotiating with the employer on behalf of its members (employees)

  30. Contrasting School with the World of Work • Hours • Practicality • Variety • Income • Teamwork • IT/technology Exercise – Explain using examples how school differs from the World of Work

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