Understand how to plan workloads and work allocation for staff within the facilities management function

  • Explain why human resource planning is critical to effective facilities management

  • Demonstrate workload planning and work allocation to ensure that an adequate staff resource is available

Understand the recruitment cycle

  • Explain why it is important to recruit people with the right skills, experience and approach for the role in question

  • Describe the stages of the recruitment process and explain the factors to be taken into account at each stage

  • Identify the policies needed to encourage retention

  • Explain the implications for an organisation when staff leave

Understand staff appraisal and performance measurement

  • Describe how to set clear performance objectives for staff

  • Describe how staff appraisal contributes to performance measurement

  • Explain the difference between formal and informal appraisal systems

Understand the importance of good communication when dealing with people

  • Explain the principles of effective communication when dealing with people

  • Describe different methods of communication and how a facilities manager can use them appropriate to the situation

Understand how to manage workplace stress

  • Describe the process of managing workplace stress

Understand the key requirements of legislation affecting the employment and management of people

  • Explain the principles of relevant employment legislation

  • Explain the issues surrounding non-compliance with legislation

  • Describe the legislation of employment, health and welfare of people

  • Explain the principles and elements within discrimination legislation

  • Describe the stages of a grievance and disciplinary process and explain the factors to be taken into account at each stage