RecruitmentChapter 4

TopicsDefinitionRecruitment channels / sourcesPreparing the ad

Learning outcome:Develop an understanding of the problems associated with recruitment and be able to find a solution for them

Apply the learning in the HR group project

Definition Recruitment“… searching for and obtaining

potential job candidates in sufficient number and quality so that the organisation can select the most appropiate people to fill its job needs…”

(Dowling and Schuler, 1990)

Key elements:Searching, obtaining, candidates, quantity, quality

So WHERE are we going to look for this candidate?

RECRUITMENT STRATEGY

Recruitment sourcesInternal sources

◦Job postings

◦Employees as referral sources Benefits Nepotism

◦Job bidding

Internal recruitmentClass discussion activity:

Open discussion about “Advantages and disadvantages of Internal recruiting?”.

Internal Recruitment

Advantages Disadvantages Improves moral of

promoted employee Improves motivation/

retention as career opportunities are available

Managers can better assess the candidate

Reduces training costs as training of a entry level position is less expensive

Lower recruitment costs / time

Flow of new ideas is diminishing

Moral problems for those who were skipped for the promotion

Favouritism can be seen by others

Ineffectiveness of department can be created by succession of promotions and vacancies

Recruitment SourcesExternal sources

◦Employment agencies◦Job fairs◦Newspapers, Journals◦Schools◦Internet◦…..