CHAPTER 4 STAFFING ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
INTRODUCTION OF RECRUITMENT
Understanding the recruitment process is the primary goal of this Human Resource Management lesson on staffing and recruitment. Recruiting is getting qualified people to apply for available jobs. The unit covers both external and internal recruitment strategies, such as hiring new talent and promoting current staff. It also emphasizes how technology plays a part in modern hiring practices by utilizing online resources and platforms. Employees will define recruitment, explain the hiring process, and comprehend internal and exter
WHAT IS RECRUITMENT
RECRUITMENT
theprocessofgettingenoughpeople whomeettherightrequirementsto applyforpositionsinanorganization.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The recruitment process involves attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, and with appropriate qualifications, and encouraging them to apply for jobs.
Recruitment begins with timely employee requisition, which is a document that specifies the job title, department, date needed, and other details.
Alternatives to traditional recruitment include outsourcing, offshoring, contingent workers, professional employer organizations (employee leasing), and overtime.
Outsorcing
Definition: Outsourcing involves contracting a third-party organization to perform tasks, handle operations, or provide services that could be done internally.
Benefits: It can reduce costs, improve focus on core business activities, and provide access to specialized expertise.
Offshoring
Definition: Offshoring is a type of outsourcing where services or operations are relocated to another country, typically to leverage cost advantages.
Benefits: Significant cost savings due to lower labour costs in other countries, access to a global talent pool, and 24/7 business operations due to time zone differences.
Contingent Worker
Definition: Contingent workers are nonpermanent employees, including freelancers, contractors, temporary staff, and gig workers.
Benefits: Flexibility to scale the workforce up or down based on demand, reduced long-term labour costs, and access to specialized skills for specific projects.
Professional employer organizations (employee leasing)
Definition: PEOs provide comprehensive HR services to businesses, including employee leasing, where the PEO becomes the employer of record for the leased employees.
Benefits: Simplifies HR management, ensures compliance with employment laws, reduces administrative burdens, and often provides access to better employee benefits.
Overtime
Definition: Overtime involves requiring existing employees to work additional hours beyond their standard work schedule.
Benefits: Increased workforce capacity without hiring new staff, quick implementation, and leveraging the skills and experience of current employees.
INTERNAL RECRUITMENT METHODS
The process of internal recruitment involves finding current workers who can take on open positions. Current-employee referrals, Re-recruiting of Former Employees and Applicants, Employee Databases, Job Postings, and Promotions and Transfers are examples of internal recruitment sources.
Job posting informs employees about job openings. Job bidding allows employees to apply for posted jobs.
Employee referrals are the number-one way workers find jobs, and referrals are often better qualified and stay on the job longer
EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT METHODS
External recruitment is necessary to fill entrylevel jobs, acquire skills not possessed by current employees, and obtain employees with different backgrounds to provide diverse ideas. External recruitment sources are where qualified candidates are located, such as colleges or competitors.
External Recruiting Sources
Colleges and Universities 1. High School, Vocational/ Technical Schools 2. Labor Unions 3. Employment Agencies, and Headhunters 4. Competitors, Media Sources, and Job Fairs. 5.
RECRUITMENT TECHNOLOGY
1. Online recruitment has revolutionized the way companies recruit and how job seekers find jobs.
Effective recruiting Ad. - To create an effective recruitment ad, focus on a catchy headline, clear job description, benefits, company culture, visuals, career growth, and keywords for search optimization. This will help attract top talent and build a positive employer brand.
2. a.Advantages
Wider reach: Online recruitment allows companies to reach a much larger pool of potential candidates globally, beyond their local geographic area.
Cost-effectiveness: Posting job ads online is generally more cost-effective compared to traditional print advertising or recruitment agencies.
b. Disadvantages
Increased competition: With more companies recruiting online, job seekers face increased competition for positions, especially for popular job boards and social media platforms.
Potential for bias: Automated screening tools used in online recruitment may inadvertently introduce bias into the process if not designed carefully
3. The recruiting evaluation pyramid is a tool used to evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.