STAFF HIRING, DISMISSAL, TRANSFER, PROMOTIONS & DEMOTIONS

Department   :       Human Resources

Subject         :         STAFF HIRING, DISMISSAL, TRANSFER, PROMOTIONS &

                        DEMOTIONS

 

POLICY

No hiring, dismissal, transfer, promotion and/or demotion of any employee of the hotel, whether contractual, permanent or other contract status can be made by anyone without the prior written authorization of the General Manager.

If management has approved any of the above actions, the procedures set-forth are to be followed in all cases.

The hotel will recruit and select those candidates whose skills, abilities and interest most closely match the specifications of the vacant position. Potential for future development and promotion where appropriate, will also be considered during the selection process.

To ensure the achievement of this Policy, all recruitment will be coordinated through the HRD.

The recruitment, interviewing and selection of the following Departmental/Line Managers must have the prior approval of the Head Office/Director of Operation (for the position of Financial Controller, Chief Engineer, Sales & Marketing Manager, and Director of Human Resources).

PROCEDURE

Interview and Selection

Ö Director of Human Resources or another responsible manager will conduct an initial interview of applicants and prepare a short-list of those most suitable for consideration of the Departmental Manager.

Ö The interviewing Manager and the Head of Department should make the final selection jointly after consultation with the Director of Human Resources.

Ö Selection is to be based on interviews, applications and documents received, verifications of recommendations, previous employment checks, psychological tests and medical tests.

Application Form

Ö All Candidates for employment progressing to an interviewing stage are required to complete an application for employment form.

Employment Offer

Ö The offer of employment must follow procedures to ensure that no misunderstandings occur on the part of the prospective employee in respect to conditions of employment.

Ö A standard one-year contract/letter of appointment, confirming the employment offer and detailing employment conditions will be forwarded for acceptance and signature. This will be reviewed by the Department Manager who will decide to extend for one more year or terminate. If extended then careful and thorough consideration is required to decide whether the employee can be accepted as a Permanent employee.

Termination

Ö Termination for Assistant Department Heads, and above should be consulted with the General Manager.