RECRUITING HUMAN RESOURCES

What is the Goal of Recruiting?

Key Themes/Assumptions Quality of hiring depends on quality of recruiting Recruitment should be performance-based, not time-constrained Hiring is a mutual decision between employer and applicant

Recruitment Issues 1.Timing? 2.Who do you recruit? 3.How do you attract them? 4.How do you reach them?

Timing Issues How soon? How long will it take to get them? –Time lapse data –Yield ratios –Continuous hiring strategy

Internal (vs. External) Recruitment AdvantagesDisadvantages

How Do You Attract? Are you an Employer of Choice? A “marketing” approach to recruitment Must understand…

Realistic Job Previews Why do RJPs increase satisfaction & retention? Can help avoid “Truth-in-Hiring” lawsuits

“Truth in Hiring” Fraudulent inducement Fraudulent concealment

Evaluating Recruitment Sources

Recruiting Channels Traditional Employee referrals Former employees Classified Empl. agencies Walk-ins College recruiting Job fairs “Innovative” TV/radio/billboard ads Internships Trade/professional networks/groups Signing bonuses Recruitment bonuses Internet