WELFARE OF WORKERS

Are the best  conditions of the workers in performing their work.

• The factors that influence the welfare of workers are:

The remuneration, the climate in the work team ,  pressures, safety, hygiene and ergonomics, environments, technology, postural habits, types of procurement, the motivation,  the use of potential and interests of the person in daily tasks and development plans.

All these factors impact positively or negatively on workers and whether the impact is negative has effects, although to varying degrees, always damaging both the mood and health of people.

INDUCTION OF WORKERS TO THE COMPANY

An induction programme is the process used within many businesses to welcome new employees to the company and prepare them for their new role.

Induction training should include development of theoretical-practical skills and safety training, but also meet interaction needs that exist among the new employees.

Also includes the safety training  to workers before they are permitted to enter a site or begin their work. It is usually focused on the particular safety issues of an organisation but will often include much of the general company information delivered to employees.

A big benefit is it provides an introduction to the working environment and the set-up of the employee within the organisation. The process will cover the employer and employee rights and the terms and conditions of employment. As a priority the induction programme must cover any legal and compliance requirements for working at the company and pay attention to the health and safety of the new employee.

THE TEST WARTEGG

The Wartegg completion test  is a projective drawing test, has eight spaces in white 4cm by 4cm squares in two rows Each square is blank except a small sign, such as a dot or a line, that is given as the starting point of a drawing. For example, a dot is located in the centre of square.

The applicants are instructed to complete the eight drawings, incorporating the given sign into the drawing. Like other projective drawing tests, Wartegg’s test is based on the assumption that the content and the qualitative aspects of the drawings reflect the personality of the candidate. For example, a higher than average number of human drawings in the protocol is generally interpreted as a sign of sociability.

The line type, the form in the lines, the use of spaces, each indicating a personality trait.


Interpretation :

• The first field is the self-concept how the individual perceives himself.
• The second field is the affection, indicates the emotional, the ability to relate and how it is perceived affective and emotionally.
• The third field is the ambitions, goals, objectives and project of life.
• The fourth field how the individual behaves in front of their anxieties and repressions.
• The fifth field concerning the impulses.
• The sixth field indicates the cognitive components of personality.
• The seventh field is sexuality.
• The eighth field indicating the ability to comply with rules and responsibilities

THE JOB INTERVIEW

A job interview is an interaction between the job applicant and the representative of the employing organization. Interviews are one of the most generally used devices for employee selection.

A job interview popularly precedes the hiring decision and is used to evaluate the candidate. The job interview is considered one of the most useful tools for evaluating potential employees.

Possible questions in a job interview:

What is your greatest weakness?
What is your greatest strength?
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about something that's not on your resume.
How will your greatest strength help you perform?
How do you handle failure?
How do you handle success?
Do you consider yourself successful? Why?
How would you describe you?

Example...

THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK IN COLOMBIA

These companies trust their employees, workers are proud of what they do and enjoy your workgroup.

The great workplaces are built through relationships between employees and leaders, not through a checklist of policies and practices.

• Secrets of these organizations:

- Treat each employee as a person, accompany the development of your life plan. Provide flexible schedules and permits to meet academic commitments.

- Improve working conditions offering adequate working space and strengthen their skills (evaluation, monitoring, training plan).

- Emotional and mental integration of each team with the organization. Listen to their ideas and proposals for employees to have the opportunity to participate in decision-making.

- Develop sense of commitment. This allows you to see the growth of the organization directly influences the personal prosperity.

This is the list of the ten best companies to work in Colombia according  to Great Place to Work in the 2014.

Are present in various fields of economic activity.