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
Gone from hot, but unproven, approach to integral, measurable part of recruiters 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  Firms Knowledge of Employees  Nepotism

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS External Environment Internal Environment

Human Resource Planning Alternatives to Recruitment Human Resource Planning

Internal Sources

External Sources

Internal Methods

External Sources

Recruited Individuals
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Recruitment Sources and Methods

 Recruitment sources: Place where sources: qualified individuals are found  Recruitment methods: Means by methods: which potential employees can be attracted to the firm

Methods Used in Internal Recruiting

 Job Posting  Job Bidding  Employee Referrals

Internal recruiting
 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

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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

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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
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External Recruitment Methods

 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

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External Recruiting
 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

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Tailoring Recruitment Methods to Sources

 Tailored to each firms 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
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Recruitment for Diversity

 Analysis of recruitment procedures  Utilization of minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities  Advertising  Employment agencies  People with disabilities  Other suggested approaches
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