Human resource and development

Description / objective

This function covers the range of actions required to establish, manage, and develop a work force and management team. It includes setting conditions of employment, preparation of relevant job descriptions, recruitment, and subsequent in-service training and career development. It also involves the provision of social requirements and functions, the management of payroll and deduction systems, disciplinary procedures, and retrenchment processes.

ITS applications

Payroll systems for road crew may be facilitated by the in-vehicle data capture of driver hours.

Advantages and cautions

Any benefit in this respect should be added to the investment justification for this technology.