MAIN METHODS OF RECRUITMENT Unit 2 Business Development Managing People GCSE Business Studies

Internal/External Recruitment Internal Methods Notice boards News sheets Sending memos or s to employees External Methods Media Internet Job Centres Private Recruitment Agencies

Internal Recruitment Advantages Motivation – Promotion opportunities Less time taken settling in Cheaper Process is less time consuming Disadvantages Limited range of applicants No new skills/ideas brought in Staff discontent/rivalry There will still be a job to fill

External Recruitment Advantages Wide range of applicants New skills/ideas Avoids jealousy Saves money on training Disadvantages Settling in time Demotivational for existing staff Can be expensive Slower process

Factors which affect the choice of recruitment method Cost Time Job being advertised Number of staff needed

Assessing Effectiveness of Recruitment Method Response rate Type of response Ease of operation Successful result

Legal Controls on Recruitment The law states that it is illegal to discriminate on the grounds of: –Race –Religion –Disability –Gender

Equality Commission Established under Northern Ireland Act 1998 Mission statement – To value and promote respect for diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination and achieve equality of opportunity for all

Equality Commission Main Roles: To advise and assist people who believe they have been discriminated against To arrange legal representation To see that the law is enforced To provide advisory information and training sessions To publish codes of practice To undertake research into equality To award grants for promotional/educational work