Lesson 6: Recruitment
1. Recruitment and the recruitment process
recruitment
the process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, and with
appropriate qualifications to apply for jobs with an organization
employee requisition
a document that specifies the job title, department, the date the employee is needed for
work, and other details
sources
internal and external
recruitment sources
where qualified candidates are located (colleges, competitors)
recruitment methods
specific means used to attract potential employees to the firm
è to maximize recruiting effectiveness, using recruitment sources and methods tailored to
specific needs is vitally important
2. Environment of recruitment
labor market conditions
• of importance to the success of recruitment is the demand for and supply of specific
skills in the labor market
• recruitment process is often simplified when the unemployment rate in an
organization’s labor market is high
• no. of unsolicited applicants is usually greater, and the increased size of the labor
pool provides a better opportunity for attracting qualified applicants
• “skill-based technology” change in the job market
• computers have automated many of the repetitive physical and mental tasks
active or passive job seekers
active job seekers
individuals who are committed to finding another job whether presently employed or not
è already looking and fundamentally prepared to switch companies, locations, or
careers
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, passive job seekers
are potential job candidates who are typically employed, satisfied with their employer, and
content in their current role – but if the right opportunity came along, they might like to
learn more
è more difficult to find, engage with, and motivate to make major life changes, which
leads to longer times to fill
legal considerations
• it is essential for organizations to emphasize nondiscriminatory practices at this
stage -> the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued
guidelines concerning the online recruiting policies of federal contractors and
subcontractors
• employers must keep records of all expressions of interest through the internet,
including online resumés and internal databases, and obtain the gender, race, and
ethnicity of each applicant when possible
• data is used to determine whether a company’s hiring practices are discriminatory
3. Internal recruitment methods
human resource databases
permit organizations to determine whether currents employees possess the qualifications
for filling open positions
locating talent internally and supporting the concept of promoting from within
job posting and job bidding
job posting
a procedure for informing employees that job openings exist
job bidding
a procedure that permits employees who believe that they possess the required
qualifications to apply for a posted job
è typically, vacant jobs are posted to internal candidates before external recruiting
takes place
employee referrals
employee referrals involve an employee of the company recommending a friend or
associate as a possible member of the company; this continues the way that top performers
are identifies
è some firms give incentives to their employees for successful referrals
è those who are referred by a present employee are more productive
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1. Recruitment and the recruitment process
recruitment
the process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, and with
appropriate qualifications to apply for jobs with an organization
employee requisition
a document that specifies the job title, department, the date the employee is needed for
work, and other details
sources
internal and external
recruitment sources
where qualified candidates are located (colleges, competitors)
recruitment methods
specific means used to attract potential employees to the firm
è to maximize recruiting effectiveness, using recruitment sources and methods tailored to
specific needs is vitally important
2. Environment of recruitment
labor market conditions
• of importance to the success of recruitment is the demand for and supply of specific
skills in the labor market
• recruitment process is often simplified when the unemployment rate in an
organization’s labor market is high
• no. of unsolicited applicants is usually greater, and the increased size of the labor
pool provides a better opportunity for attracting qualified applicants
• “skill-based technology” change in the job market
• computers have automated many of the repetitive physical and mental tasks
active or passive job seekers
active job seekers
individuals who are committed to finding another job whether presently employed or not
è already looking and fundamentally prepared to switch companies, locations, or
careers
Lesson 6 1/6
, passive job seekers
are potential job candidates who are typically employed, satisfied with their employer, and
content in their current role – but if the right opportunity came along, they might like to
learn more
è more difficult to find, engage with, and motivate to make major life changes, which
leads to longer times to fill
legal considerations
• it is essential for organizations to emphasize nondiscriminatory practices at this
stage -> the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued
guidelines concerning the online recruiting policies of federal contractors and
subcontractors
• employers must keep records of all expressions of interest through the internet,
including online resumés and internal databases, and obtain the gender, race, and
ethnicity of each applicant when possible
• data is used to determine whether a company’s hiring practices are discriminatory
3. Internal recruitment methods
human resource databases
permit organizations to determine whether currents employees possess the qualifications
for filling open positions
locating talent internally and supporting the concept of promoting from within
job posting and job bidding
job posting
a procedure for informing employees that job openings exist
job bidding
a procedure that permits employees who believe that they possess the required
qualifications to apply for a posted job
è typically, vacant jobs are posted to internal candidates before external recruiting
takes place
employee referrals
employee referrals involve an employee of the company recommending a friend or
associate as a possible member of the company; this continues the way that top performers
are identifies
è some firms give incentives to their employees for successful referrals
è those who are referred by a present employee are more productive
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