...In a time when many companies are cutting costs across their operations, a growing number of HR departments are changing the ways they recruit. Their goal: to boost recruiting efficiency (reducing recruiting costs per hire). Their means: innovative recruiting approaches that bring imagination and aggressiveness to a company's overall recruiting function. Innovations are occuring in several elements of the recruiting process. Here is a look at innovations in several areas. Recruitment Advertising An increasing number of companies are supplementing and even replacing the traditional classified ad with creative, clever, eye-catching ads. These ads are essentially a company's resume and cover letter, designed to send a unique and memorable message about the company to sought-after prospective applicants. Recently, Personnel Journal reviewed several hundred ads submitted by subscribers and reported some trends in this type of advertising. They include: 1. Use of Employees in Ads Instead of the traditional testimonials, more company ads are spotlighting employees, talking about their skills, jobs, and accomplishments. For example, General Dynamics has run a series of ads that, by comparisons with great inventors, compliments profiled employees and their colleagues. For example, one ad hadline in the series proclaims, "We're looking for another Newton ...And another Newman: (Howard Newman, one of General Dynamic's senior project engineers). The ad's text showcases Mr. Newman's...
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...THE SIX COMMON RECRUITMENT TECHNIQUES INTRODUCTION Recruitment is a fundamental human resource function that overarches many different aspects of the organisation’s overall performance. There are many different ways to recruit new talent to a company, all of which have pros and cons. Therefore recruiters employ a number of different techniques to search and obtain the best possible candidates from the multitude of interested employees. In this paper, the writer seeks to analyse common recruitment techniques which include advertising, head hunting, labour agencies, referrals, existing employees and e-recruitment. The key terms to be defined are recruitment and recruitment techniques. DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS Recruitment According to Beach (1987) recruitment is the development and maintenance of adequate manpower sources. It involves the creation of a pool of available labour from which the organisation can draw when additional employees are needed. Tyson and Fell (1996:28) define recruitment as, “the process of finding and hiring the best qualified candidate (from within or outside of an organisation) for a job opening, in a timely and cost effective manner.” Therefore, from the two definitions above, it can be said that the recruitment process involves analyzing the requirements of a job, attracting employees to that job at lower cost, ensuring that there are equal opportunity for employment for all potential applicants. The main purpose of recruitment is to ensure that...
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...and of their operations. Recruitment is the process of generating a pool of capable candidates applying to an organisation for employment (Gold, 2007). Applicants with experience and qualifications most closely related to job specifications may eventually be selected. Organisations become concerned when the cost of a mistake in recruitment is high. According to Armstrong (2006) the aim is to obtain, at a minimum cost, the number of suitable and qualified candidates to satisfy the needs of the organisation. The organisation attracts candidates by means of identifying, evaluating and using the most appropriate sources of applicants. El-Kot and Leat’s (2008) observation is that recruitment begins with advertising existing vacancies As already mentioned, this can be done internally or externally. In this instance the researcher was interested in external sources and processes as organisations in the Province are currently experiencing an undersupply of suitable candidates. Company policies related to the employment of relatives may influence its recruitment efforts. Currently more and more companies implement anti-nepotism policies that prevent the employment of close relatives, especially relevant to placement of candidates in the same departments or work groups (McMillan, 2006). Recruitment and selection is the process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers and with appropriate qualifications (Walker, 2009).Thus recruitment is the process of identifying...
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...Recruitment Services Service Specifications Document Revision History |Version |Date |Prepared by |Comments | |1.1 |22/10/2012 |L Dawson |Draft prepared for Statewide Recruitment Services transition to Hospital and Health Services 2012 | Contents |Summary of Service Items |4 | |Definitions and Acronyms |5 | |Detail of Service Items: | | |Workforce and Job Design |6 | |Options to Fill Vacancy |6 | |Advertising |8 | |Process applications |11 | |Selection ...
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...HRM Recruitment refers to the process of attracting, screening, and selecting a qualified person for a job Clearly defined role of human resources in recruitment process is very important for measuring the success of the whole Recruitment Process. The overall setting of the HR Role in Recruitment is directly linked to recruitment strategy and human resource strategy. The Recruitment Strategy changes - the efficiency and minimizes the costs to the organisation. The recruitment strategy has clearly define the role of human resources and of hiring employees as it is a very important for setting the correct measures and to identify potential gaps in the whole recruitment process. A traditional role of HR in Recruitment was an administrative part of the whole process. The HRM was responsible for maintaining the vacancies advertised and monitored, but the real impact of HRM to the performance of the whole recruitment process was minimal. But as the role of Human Resources in the business was increasing, the HR Strategy was changed. From making the process working to the real management of HR Processes and the Recruitment Process was the first to manage. The Recruitment Strategy changed - the efficiency and costs to the company were more important. The stages in recruitment include sourcing candidates by networking, advertising or other methods. Utilizing professional interviewing techniques to understand the candidate’s skills but motivations to make a move, screening potential...
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...ADV 2012 Creative Strategy | | Assignment 2-A Public Sector ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN-TRANSIT OFFICERS | | Martha mwaniki Xian Luo Yanhao Li Tan Wang Mohammed Babiker | | ECU | 4/18/2012 | | Table of Contents Team Agreement 3 BRIEF OVERVIEW 4 Objective 4 Marketing strategy 4 SWOT ANALYSIS 5 Transit Officer SWOT Analysis 5 Primary audience 6 Target Audience Profile 6 CREATIVE STRATEGY 8 Digital Campaign 14 Television Campaign 15 Team Agreement Research & Target audience profile & Poster : Xian Luo Report & Creative Strategy : Martha mwaniki Marketing Objective & Strategy & Poster : Yanhao Li Digital Campaign & Logo : Tan Wang Television Campaign : Mohammed Babiker BRIEF OVERVIEW Whether you are trying to expand your new business or fill an employee spot or two in your current business, you will need to create recruitment advertisements to target your potential employees. In this campaign we are recruiting new Transit officers to the public transport sector. Being a Transit officer is not for everyone and not everyone who sees him or herself being able to be an officer. In this recruiting campaign we want to vouch new officers on the team who are looking for a new career that is challenging and yet rewarding. In order for this campaign to be effective we have come up with creative advertising appeals and strategies to attract and or influence the new recruits to join the team...
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...their immediate priority is to address the fundamental Information Management objectives in the Information Age: To know the most efficient way for finding information online To know how to confirm the reliability of the information/findings To be able to manage online information DGT have invited ‘Three’s Company’ to help them develop their information management skills by guiding them through the process of retrieving electronic information. Our presentation and associated papers will assist DGT with the above by; Advising DGT of an appropriate online training site from a selection available. Demonstrating best practice of an appropriate search strategy for Online Recruitment, including a flow chart to illustrate the process. Providing an annotated list of the best references for Online Recruitment. Evaluating Three’s Company personal experiences of online searching. Presenting Three’s Company’s summarised recommendations to DGT using a PowerPoint presentation and a further illustration showing the activities, processes, information flows etc when managing electronic searches. OBJECTIVE 1 Advising DGT of an appropriate online training site from a selection available. Using the knowledge and understanding of DGT’s needs, the appropriate web site will be selected from those identified in the table below and justified as the most suitable training tool. Specific criteria will be...
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...Job Description Matrix HCS/341--Human Resources in Health Care August 27, 2012 Deidra Johnson Job Description Matrix Recruitment Matrix Recruitment Strategy or Method | External or Internal | Appropriateness for Health Care | Job Centre’s | External | Yes, appropriate for health care because thousands of individuals can be contacted at a low cost to the organization. | Job Advertisements | External | Yes, appropriate for health care. Particularly internet advertisement where individuals can locate online job sites focusing on various jobs within the healthcare system. A large number of individuals can be targeted through advertisements therefore a top candidate for the position is found. | Recruitment Agency | External | Yes, appropriate for health care. A recruitment agency is hired by an organization to seek out potential employees with specific education and skills. | Personal Recommendation | External | Yes, appropriate for health care. A positive personal recommendation can demonstrate to the human resource staff what type of employee they are hiring, what type of skills they possess, and if they possess good work ethics. | Clinician Referral | Internal | Yes, appropriate for health care. A clinical referral from within the organization can make the process easier for the company. If an open position is filled by a current staff member already in the organization it can cut back on education cost. In addition...
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...Selection Package Analysis: Recruitment Strategy INTRODUCTION With the increasing demand for talent, it is becoming increasingly difficult to source proficient human resources. This report provides a rationale and justification for the recruitment strategy developed for the position of Dispute Resolution Officer with Suncorp Metway Insurance Limited (Suncorp). This report will explore the organisation and job context, and the specific recruitment strategy recommended. The proposed recruitment strategy will be analysed with reference the organisational context and the influence this has had on the nominated strategy; arguments developed through academic & empirical literature and the five principles of selection will also be applied. The Organisation: Suncorp Metway Insurance (Suncorp) is an international organisation with numerous operations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Operating within an increasingly competitive market, Suncorp has taken steps to ensure its competitive advantage is maintained through a strong emphasis on customer service and cost efficiency. In addition to its market reputation of reliability and being an insurer of choice, the Company has sought to sustain a career orientated workforce, and thereby uphold its commitment to customer service through employee experience and expertise. As discussed in the Organisational Analysis [Appendix 1], one of the key selling points used to attract external candidates to Suncorp is its emphasis...
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...Meaning of recruitment: According to Edwin B. Flippo, “Recruitment is the process of searching the candidates for employment and stimulating them to apply for jobs in the organisation”. Recruitment is the activity that links the employers and the job seekers. A few definitions of recruitment are: • A process of finding and attracting capable applicants for employment. The process begins when new recruits are sought and ends when their applications are submitted. The result is a pool of applications from which new employees are selected. • It is the process to discover sources of manpower to meet the requirement of staffing schedule and to employ effective Measures for attracting that manpower in adequate numbers to facilitate effective selection of an efficient working force Recruitment of candidates is the function preceding the selection, which helps create a pool of prospective employees for the organization so that the management can select the right candidate for the right job from this pool. The main objective of the recruitment process is to expedite the selection process. Recruitment is a continuous process whereby the firm attempts to develop a pool of qualified applicants for the future human resources needs even though specific vacancies do not exist. Usually, the recruitment process starts when a manger initiates an employee requisition for a specific vacancy or an anticipated vacancy. Purpose & Importance of Recruitment: • Attract and encourage...
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...Human Resource Management Case Study Report Contents Page Executive Summary Pg. 2 Introduction Pg. 3 Thiess Group Pg. 4 Sectors of Thiess Group Pg. 5 Advertising Pg. 7 Recruitment and Selection Process Pg. 8 Human Resource Department Pg. 10 Challenges/Problems with Recruitment & Selection Strategies Pg. 11 Conclusion Pg. 12 References Pg. 13 Appendix A – Thiess Interview Template Appendix B – Thiess Recruitment Flowchart Appendix C – Thiess Recruitment Job Brief Executive Summary This report explains the recruitment and selection process for the company of Thiess. It will provide information how the human resource practice of recruitment and selection helps the organisation to achieve its goals and objectives. The report will provide you with as much background knowledge of the company and the challenges, problems and recommendations Thiess face today. Although Thiess works in the Construction, Mining and Services Contractors the report will only discuss how the recruitment and selection affects the Construction area of Thiess. Introduction Thiess see every construction project, no matter how large or small, as an exciting opportunity to support their communities, contribute to their country and advance their industry. They work with all stakeholders to deliver the best possible outcomes for their clients, the communities they work in...
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...HR PLANNING, Recruitment and selection Human Resource Planning - The process that links the human resource needs of an organisation to its strategic, qualified, and competent enough to achieve the organisation’s objectives. A vital organisational element for the maintaining a competitive advantage and reducing employee turnover - Process of human resource planning 1. Assessing Human resources The assessment of HR begins with environmental analysis, under which the external (PEST) and internal (objectives, resources and structure) are analysed to assess the currently available HR inventory level. After the analysis of external and internal forces of the organization, it will be easier for HR manager to find out the internal strengths as well as weaknesses of the organization. 2.Demand forecasting - - HR forecasting is the process of estimating demand for and supply of HR in an organisation. - Demand forecasting is a process of determining future needs for HR in terms of quantity and quality. - Supply forecasting is concerned with the estimation of supply of manpower given the analysis of current resource and future availability of human resource in the organization. 3. Matching supply and demand - The matching process refers to bring demand and supply in an equilibrium position so that shortages and over staffing position will be solved. 4. Action plan - The HR plan is executed through the designation of different HR activities. Recruitment...
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...SUBJECT: Monster.com Case Analysis and Recommendations Monster was one of the most successful online recruitment advertising websites in year 2000. It was the leader of over 25,000 job searching websites worldwidely and it covered half of market share in the industry. With the site traffic of averaging 3.6 million unique visitors in Janurary alone and ability to reach 5% of all US internet users, monster.com was ranked 82th of most popular website globally. Besides an exceptional performance in year 2000, monster.com has realized rapid growth since year 1996. It had achieved a twenty-fold revenue increase, from $7 billion to $134 billion, and during 1998 and 2000, it realized a 4 times US internet visitors increase, a 6 million registered members increment, and 2 more million copies of resumes stored in the database. Not only did monster.com expanded its revenue and market size dramatically in the vertical timeline, it also beated other job seraching websites horizontally by achieving 157.9 power ranking, winner of top 8 career websites and even 4 times higher than second place, Headhunter.net. We determine that they are 4 major reasons to contribute to the success of monster.com. Firstly, monster.com (initially known as the Monster Board) was the earliest online employment adversiting agency and it had gained its competitive advantage by being the first mover. Its learning curve started significantly earlier than the other websites therefore the corporate learning capacity...
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... Finally management of Global Consumer Products decided to extend the probation period for Mr. Anton. By based on above described situation I am required to; * Analyze and Identify issues involved in the case. * Make recommendations as alternative solutions to this case from modern employee resourcing practices of view. Problem statement The problem statement which known as “Defining the Issues”, is not easy to write! Now it is time to decide what the main issues involve in this case study. There are main 4 issues which are gathered by me. They are; * Not having adequate or enough candidates for the selection of proposed Brand Manager Position. * Not having proper recruitment and...
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...|[pic] | | | |Staff Recruitment and Selection Procedure | | | | [pic] | | | |Version |3.0 | |TRIM file number | | |Short description |A procedure on recruiting and selecting staff at CSU | |Relevant to |All employees involved in recruiting and selecting applicants for continuing | | |or fixed-term appointments at CSU | |Authority |This Procedure has been approved by the Executive Director, Human Resources in| | ...
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