THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Recruitment of new staff is the responsibility of the Human Resources Department.

Recruitment
Definition Recruitment is the process of searching the candidates for employment and stimulating them to apply for jobs in the organisation. -Edwin Flippo Finding and attracting capable applicants for employment resulting in a pool of applications to expedite the selection process .

RECRUITMENT NEEDS
THREE TYPES Planned: Arising from changes in organization and retirement policy. Anticipated: Movements in personnel, which an organization can predict by studying trends in internal and external environment. Unexpected: Resignation, deaths, accidents, illness give rise to unexpected needs.

Recruitment Process
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Identify vacancy Prepare job description and person specification Advertising the vacancy Managing the response Short-listing Arrange interviews

Factors Affecting Recruitment

External Factors Economic Environment: LPG Era, unemployment, competition Social Environment: Aspirations of the young; Changing values Technological Environment: Political Environment: Legal Environment:

FACTORS AFFECTING RECRUITMENT

Human Resource Planning Size of the Firm Cost of recruitment Growth and expansion Recruitment Policy

Sources of Recruitment
Internal sources Transfers Promotions Upgrading Demotion Retired employees Retrenched employees Dependents of deceased employees

Merits & Demerits of Internal Sources

Merits: 1. 2. 3. 4. Economical Suitable Reliable Satisfying

Demerits: 1. Limited 2. Inbreeding 3. Inefficiency 4. Bone of contention

Methods of Recruitment
Internal Methods: Promotions and transfers Job Posting Employee Referrals Direct Methods: Campus Recruitment Indirect Methods: Advertisements, Television & Radio Ads Third Party Methods: Private Employment Search Firms, Employment Exchanges, Gate Hiring & Contractors, Unsolicited Applicants / Walk-ins, Internet Recruiting

Selection
Definition: Process of choosing the individuals who have relevant Qualifications to fill jobs in an organization Process: Reception Screening Interview Application Blank- Weighted Application Blanks Selection Tests Intelligence / Aptitude / Personality / Selection Interview- non-directive / directive or structured/ situational / behavioural / stress / panel interview Medical Examination Reference Checks Hiring Decision

Placement & Orientation

Placement: Actual posting of a person to a specific job with rank and responsibilities attached to it. Orientation / Induction: Introduction of the new employee to the organisation and to the job. Removes fears job, policies,rules and regulations; people; terms & conditions of his job Creates a good impression adjust to the new job, people and get off to a good start Acts as a valuable source of information

Induction Program: Steps

Welcome to the organisation Company details Show the location / department of the new employee Give the Companys manual Provide details about various grades, union details Details of pay, benefits, holidays, leave etc. Performance Appraisals, Career growth Learning and Development Guided tour of the company buildings, facilities .