Employee Development & HR Management Essentials

Understanding Employee Training

Training is an organized activity designed to increase the knowledge and skills of employees for a definite purpose. It involves systematic procedures for transferring technical know-how to employees, enabling them to perform specific jobs with proficiency. Through training programs, trainees acquire technical knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Key Purposes and Benefits of Training

  • Imparting basic knowledge and skills to new entrants.
  • Assisting employees
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Understanding Bank Services: Transfers, Debits, and More

Understanding Common Bank Services

Fixed Monthly Payment: A fixed amount agreed upon between a minimum and maximum. For example, a fixed amount of €300 from a minimum of €30 and a maximum of €900. The interest cost is zero for all payment methods, while other methods bear the same monthly interest rate of between 1% and 1.85% (APR 12.68% and 24.6%). Fees are established according to the method of payment and card use in ATMs and branches of the same or a different network or system (Visa, Mastercard,

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Addressing Key Societal Challenges: Insights and Solutions

Addressing Plastic Pollution: A Global Imperative

Plastic has become an integral part of our daily lives, yet its pervasive use has drawn significant criticism. Addressing its devastating environmental impact must be a crucial objective for governments and society worldwide. Reducing daily plastic consumption, while challenging, is essential. Firstly, countless scientific studies demonstrate that reducing plastic use requires a fundamental shift in our thinking and habits. Furthermore, an experiment

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Leadership Principles and Effective Management Strategies

Leadership and Management Essentials

Core Leadership Concepts

  • Describe
  • Diagnose
  • Prescribe: What change
  • Act

Leadership Theories and Styles

  • Trait Theory vs. Behavioral Theory
  • Agile Leadership
  • Authentic Leadership
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Servant Leadership
  • Charismatic Leadership

Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Leadership

  • Self-awareness and Social Awareness
  • Self-management and Relationship Management

Addressing EI Deficiencies

When emotional intelligence is lacking, focus on:

  • Looking outward and listening more for
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Employment Contracts, Dismissals, and Employee Representation

Types of Employment Contracts

  • Permanent Contract: An indefinite-term employment agreement.
  • Fixed-Term Contract: An agreement for a specific duration or project.
  • Indefinite-Term Discontinuous Contract: For work that is permanent but performed intermittently (e.g., seasonal work, or specific to construction).
  • Temporary Training Contracts:
    • Internship Contract: For practical experience related to studies.
    • Apprenticeship Contract: Combines work and training for qualified professionals.
  • Contract for Production
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Entrepreneurship & Social Impact: Key Insights

Adrià Aymerich – Loading Corp

Entrepreneurship vs. Business Ownership: Adrià Aymerich uses a metaphor to explain the difference: entrepreneurs are like motocross riders (speed, growth, external investment), while business owners are like trail runners (consistent, strategic, long-term, using their own money).

Loading Corp Strategy: Companies grow through internal revenues and self-sustaining operations (bootstrap). This is a long-distance race requiring persistence over immediate speed. The strategic

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