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
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

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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