1.4.2 Recruitment, selection and training

1.4.2 Recruitment, selection and training - syllabus Candidates should be able to: Define internal and external recruitment and analyse the benefits and drawbacks Assess the costs of recruitment, selection and training Evaluate methods of training (on-the-job, off-the-job and induction) – benefits and drawbacks

Definition of the recruitment process What is the recruitment and selection process? Why is recruitment an opportunity for a firm?

Stages of the recruitment process What is the correct order? advertise the position identify the vacancy receive & process applications write a job description & person specification

Why might job vacancies occur?

How might a business recruit the best employee? 1.Internal recruitment (candidates from _____________ the organisation). List the methods: 2.External recruitment (candidates from _____________ the organisation). List the methods:

Internal recruitment – benefits and drawbacks

External recruitment – benefits and drawbacks

Internal versus external recruitment Which is best?

The selection process – three methods of selection

Which method of selection is best? What are the factors to consider?

Induction Once a recruit has been appointed they need to go through an induction programme Is this for new or existing employees? What does this include? This is also called induction training

Training Training means giving employees the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to fulfil the requirements of a job Two types: 1.Off-the 2.On-the job

On-the-job training: advantages & disadvantages

Off-the-job training: advantages & disadvantages

Benefits of training to employers and employees

Drawbacks of training to employers and employees