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RECRUITMENT. Recruitment. The process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, and with appropriate qualifications, and encouraging them to apply for jobs with an organization. Internet Recruiting.
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Recruitment The process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, and with appropriate qualifications, and encouraging them to apply for jobs with an organization
Internet Recruiting Gone from hot, but unproven, approach to integral, measurable part of recruiter’s toolbox
Alternatives to Recruitment • Outsourcing • Contingent Workers • Professional Employer Organizations (Employee Leasing) • Overtime
External Environment of Recruitment • Labor Market Conditions • Legal Considerations • Corporate Image
Internal Environment of Recruitment • Human Resource Planning • Promotion Policies • Firm’s Knowledge of Employees • Nepotism
Human Resource Planning THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS External EnvironmentInternal Environment Alternatives to Recruitment Human Resource Planning Internal Sources External Sources Internal Methods External Sources Recruited Individuals
Recruitment Sources and Methods • Recruitment sources: Place where qualified individuals are found • Recruitment methods: Means by which potential employees can be attracted to the firm
Methods Used in Internal Recruiting • Job Posting • Job Bidding • Employee Referrals
Advantages Less costly Employees are already familiar with company Can boost employee morale Disadvantages Lack of “new blood” Departments can “raid” other departments for best employees Internal recruiting
External Recruitment Sources Needs requiring external recruitment: • Fill entry-level jobs • Acquire skills not possessed by current employees • Obtain employees with different backgrounds to provide a diversity of ideas
External Recruitment Sources • High Schools and Vocational Schools • Community Colleges • Colleges and Universities • Competitors and Other Firms • Unemployed • Older Individuals • Military Personnel • Self-employed Workers
Advertising Employment Agencies - Private and Public Recruiters Job Fairs/Virtual Job Fairs Executive Search Firms Internships Professional Associations Walk-In Applicants Open Houses Event Recruiting Sign-on Bonuses External Recruitment Methods
Advantages Brings in new ideas Disadvantages May negatively impact morale and cohesion Time needed for new employee to learn “ropes” Usually more costly than internal recruiting External Recruiting
Tailoring Recruitment Methods to Sources • Tailored to each firm’s needs • Recruitment sources and methods vary according to position being filled. • Not a lot of good research about best recruiting method • Informal methods often better than formal but can lead to lawsuits
Recruitment for Diversity • Analysis of recruitment procedures • Utilization of minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities • Advertising • Employment agencies • People with disabilities • Other suggested approaches