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MEANING OF RECRUITMENT
Recruitment is the discovering of potential applicants for actual or anticipated organizational vacancies. Its a linking activity bringing together those with jobs
This is the first stage in the process which continues with selection and ceases with the placement of the candidate.
definition
The main objective is to locate sources of manpower to meet job requirements and job specialization.
Purpose of Recruitment
Smooth implementation Inventory of candidates Determine the future and present job requirement. Success rate Legal and social obligations Individual and organization effectiveness Recruitment techniques
Recruitment policy of the organization Human resource planning strategy of the company Size of the organization and the number of employees employed
Cost involved in recruitment employees Growth and expansion plans of the organization.
External factors
Reorganization Flexible working Using part time casual staff Using contractors Staff transfer or promotion Job sharing
Recruitment Process
Strategy development
screening
searching
RECRUITMENT POLICY
Recruitment policy of any organization is derived from the personnel policy of the same organization. Such a policy may involve a commitment of broad principles such as filling vacancies with the best qualified individuals. involve the organization system to be It may also for developed
Providing suitable jobs which can be handled easily by physically handicapped workers & minority sections.
Treating all the employees fairly & equally in all employment relationships including salary , benefits Promotions & transfers.
To encourage one or more strong, effective, responsible trade unions among the employees.
Sources Of Recruitment
It Includes Internal & External Source. Internal Sources Include:
Present permanent employees Present temporary /causal employees Retrenched or retired employees
Educational & training Institutes Private employment agencies Professional Associations Casual Applicants
Demerits
It often leads to inbreeding & discourages new blood from entering an organization. There are responsibilities that internal sources may dry up & it may be difficult to find the requisite personnel from within organization. capable hands may not be chosen.
External Sources
Merits
unemployed- with a wide range of skills and abilities Retired experienced persons such as mechanics, accountants, salesman, and welders.
Demerits
Techniques of Recruitment
Recruitment techniques are the means by which management contacts prospective employees or provides necessary information or exchange ideas or stimulates them to apply for jobs. Management uses different techniques like :
selection
Meaning of selection
The selection procedure is concerned with securing relevant information about an applicant. Selection is a long process, commencing from the preliminary interview of the applicants and ending with the contract of employment. Selection procedure cannot be effective until and unless Requirements of the job to be filled, have been clearly specified Employee specifications have been specified Candidates for screening have been attracted.
Definition of selection
Role of selection
Work
performance depends on individuals Cost incurred in recruiting and hiring personnel speaks volumes about the role of selection
Fitness test
Reference check
Letter of appointment
placement
interview
Group discussion
Types of interview
Structured interview Unstructured interview Face to face interview Telephonic interview Group interview Stress interview
conclusion
Recruitment and selection are two crucial steps in HR process and are often use interchangeably. There is however fine distinction between 2 steps. Recruitment refers to process of identifying and encouraging prospective employees to apply for jobs and selection is concerned with picking up the right candidates from the pool of candidates. Recruitment is said to be positive in its approach as it seeks to attract as many candidates as possible. Selection on the other hand is negative in its application as it seeks to eliminate as many unqualified applicants as possible in order to identify the right candidate.