Organizational policies are used to achieve uniformity, economics, public relations, benefits and other objectives that many be unrelated to recruiting. At time, policies can be a source of constraints. Policies that may affect recruitment are highlighted below.
Compensation policies: pay policies are a common constraints faced by recruiters, Organizations with HR departments usually establish pay ranges for different jobs to ensure equitable wages and salaries. Recruiters seldom have the authority to exceed the stated pay ranges. Of course, pay ranges must be special cases such as international openings. Applying domestic compensation rates overseas often entails overpaying or underpaying foreign nationals compared with what they would normally earn. At the same time, employees which are reassigned overseas often need and expect an increase to handle extra living expenses.
Employment status policies: some companies have policies on hiring part-time and temporary employees. Although there is growing interest in hiring these types of workers,policies can cause recruiters to reject all but those seeking full-time work. Limitations on part-time and temporary employees reduce the pool of potential applicants, especially since this segment of the workforce is a fast-growing one. In fact, a study of 484 firms found a one-third in cease in the use of part-timers. policies that discriminate against any refundable group should be reviewed, when those groups are protected under employment laws, such policies violate the equal employment laws that target those groups.
International hiring policies: policies also may require that foreign jobs be staffed with local citizens. The use of host-country foreign nationals reduces re-location expenses, lessens the likelihood of nationalization, and, if top jobs are held by local citizens, minimizes charges of economic exploitation.
"Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out." (R. Reagan)
Policies and Procedures are two words frequently heard in the business world and there is often confusion between the two concepts.
What is an Organizational Policy?
A Policy defines an outcome; it is a premeditated rule set by a business to guide organizational direction, employees and business decisions, and to regulate, direct and control actions and conduct. Policies can range from a broad philosophy to a specific rule. They are the direct connection between a company's Vision and its daily operations and the underpinnings to a company's culture.
What is an Organizational Procedure?
A procedure is a means to an end. Procedures are step by step instructions, prescribing an exact sequence of action. A procedure explains how to and who (which position) will implement the policy. Procedures are specific, factual and succinct. They may include timelines