1. RECRUITMENT

2. 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

3. Internet Recruiting
Gone from hot, but unproven, approach to integral, measurable part of recruiter’s toolbox

4. Alternatives to Recruitment
Outsourcing
Contingent Workers
Professional Employer Organizations (Employee Leasing)
Overtime

5. External Environment of Recruitment
Labor Market Conditions
Legal Considerations
Corporate Image

6. Internal Environment of Recruitment
Human Resource Planning
Promotion Policies
Firm’s Knowledge of Employees
Nepotism

7. 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

8. 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

9. Methods Used in Internal Recruiting
Job Posting
Job Bidding
Employee Referrals

10. Internal recruiting Advantages Disadvantages 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. External Recruiting Advantages Disadvantages Brings in new ideas
May negatively impact morale and cohesion
Time needed for new employee to learn “ropes”
Usually more costly than internal recruiting

15. Tailoring Recruitment Methods to Sources
Tailored to each firm’s 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

16. Recruitment for Diversity
Analysis of recruitment procedures
Utilization of minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities
Advertising
Employment agencies
People with disabilities
Other suggested approaches