The process of selecting a new employee is not easy and in fact is difficult. In order to demonstrate the correct approach in hiring a new employee and what is the incorrect way will be shown with two different cases selected. In order to reduce and minimize a company’s risk during the hiring process there are certain ways in which to handle the process. Companies want to avoid the risk of ending up in court by making the wrong choices so there are alternate solutions that will help prevent that scenario.
Long and Short
The first case where the proper process for a prospective new hire is used. The chosen company is the Long and Short Company that is looking for a specific person for hire that is required to adhere to a specific schedule that could end up working long hours that being a parent could limit their hours and flexibility. Long and Short made the choice to ask each perspective employee if they are a parent with children at home. The assumption could be made if this individual doesn’t get hired for the job it is solely based on the fact that they have children. This opens the company up to a huge risk of discriminatory hiring practices (Moran, 2008. Ch. 2). A company can hire without making requests that are specific such as referencing children if they are hiring for a certain position or shift. This type of information can be checked with the prospective new hire by seeing if they are available to work during those times such as nights or days of that shift. If a potential new hire says they are only available to work days but the shift is for nights than they would have all rights in which not to hire the employee without risk of discrimination. If a company asks generic questions that are asked of each potential new hire than there is a reduced risk of discrimination against the company.
Speedy Delivery Service
The second case that has been chosen