Strategy for Human Resource Management Lecture 13

1. Strategy for Human Resource ManagementLecture 13 HRM 765

2. Last Lecture • What is recruitment? • Goals of recruitment. • Process of recruitment. • Recruitment in Global Village. • Expatriates • Home country nationals. • Host country nationals. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

3. Topic Recruiting Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

4. Learning Outcomes • What are the sources of internal and external recruitment? • Advantages and disadvantages of internal and external recruitments. • Employment agencies • Meeting the Organization Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

5. Recruiting Sources • Sources should match the position to be filled. • The Internet /IT is providing many new opportunities to recruit and causing companies to revisit past recruiting practices. • Sources: • Internal Searches • Employee Referrals/Recommendations • External Searches • Alternatives Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

6. Recruiting Sources The internal search • Organizations that promote from within identify current employees for job openings: • by having individuals bid for jobs • by using their HR management system • by utilizing employee referrals Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

7. Recruiting Sources The internal search • Advantages of promoting from within include • good public relations • morale building • encouragement of ambitious employees and members of protected groups • availability of information on existing employee performance • cost-savings • internal candidates’ knowledge of the organization • the opportunity to develop mid- and top-level managers Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

8. Recruiting Sources The internal search • Disadvantages include: • possible inferiority of internal candidates (Feeling low in Rank) • infighting and morale problems (Conflict between members of the same organization) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

9. Recruiting Sources Employee referrals/recommendations • Current employees can be asked to recommend recruits. • Advantagesinclude: • the employee’s motivation to make a good recommendation • the availability of accurate job information for the recruit • Employee referrals tend to be more acceptable applicants, to be more likely to accept an offer and to have a higher survival rate. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

10. Recruiting Sources Employee referrals/recommendations • Disadvantagesinclude: • the possibility of friendship being confused with job performance • the potential for nepotism Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

11. Recruiting Sources External searches • Advertisements:Must decide type and location of ad, depending on job; decide whether to focus on job (job description) or on applicant (job specification). • Three factors influence the response rate: • identification of the organization • labor market conditions • the degree to which specific requirements are listed. • Blind box ads don’t identify the organization. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

12. Recruiting Sources External searches • Employment agencies: • Public or state employment services focus on helping unemployed individuals with lower skill levels to find jobs. • Private employment agencies provide more comprehensive services and are perceived to offer positions and applicants of a higher caliber. • Fees may be paid by employer, employee or both. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

13. Recruiting Sources External searches • Employment agencies: • Management consulting, executive search or headhunter firms specialize in executive placement and hard-to-fill positions. • Charge employers up to 35% of the first year salary • Have nationwide contacts • Do thorough investigations of candidates Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

14. Recruiting Sources External searches • Schools, colleges, and universities: • May provide entry-level or experienced workers through their placement services. • May also help companies establish cooperative education assignments and internships. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

15. Recruiting Sources External searches • Professional organizations: • Publish rosters of vacancies • Placement services at meetings • Control the supply of prospective applicants • Professional organizations also include labor unions. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

16. Recruiting Sources External searches • Unsolicited applicants (Walk-ins):May provide a stockpile of prospective applicants if there are no current openings. • Cyberspace Recruiting: Nearly four out of five companies use the Internet to recruit employees. Commercial job-posting services continue to grow. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

17. Recruiting Sources Recruitment alternatives • Temporary help services. • Temporary employeeshelp organizations meet short-term fluctuations in HRM needs. • Older workers can also provide high quality temporary help. • Employee leasing. • Trained workers are employed by a leasing company, which provides them to employers when needed for a flat fee. • Typically remain with an organization for longer periods of time. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

18. Recruiting Sources Recruitment alternatives • Independent contractors • Do specific work either on or off the company’s premises. • Costs of regular employees (i.e. taxes and benefits costs) are not incurred. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

19. Meeting the Organization • View getting a job as your job at the moment. • Preparing Your Resume • Use quality paper and easy to read type. • Proofread carefully. • Include volunteer experience. • Use typical job description phraseology. • Use a cover letter to highlight your greatest strengths. • Don’t forget about networking as an excellent way of gaining access to an organization. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins

20. Summary • Recruiting Sources • Internal Searches • Employee Referrals/Recommendations • External Searches • Alternatives Meeting the Organization Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins