Overview Source of recruitment Selection techniques Placement Induction Overview
Recruitment is a process of searching for and
encouraging qualified individuals to apply for employment with an organization. It is regarded as the first step in the employment process. It is done in accordance with the HR plan Its success depends on proper job analysis Sources of recruitment These are the different ways in which qualified individuals can be got to take up the available jobs.
Organizations have two broad
options; internal and external sources Internal sources Consideration is on current employees Relevant for higher level jobs The sourcing can take inform of; Transfers Promotions Demotions Job rotation Succession planning External sources Educational institutions e.g. MUBS Unsolicited applicants Employee referrals or recommendations Advertisements in newspapers, magazines etc Competing businesses Employment agencies e.g. Future option, MUBS Entrepreneurship Centre Selection This is the process of choosing the most suitable person for employment from a pool of applicants. Selection is a decision making process by the employer and employees The appointment of suitable persons on various jobs is very sensitive Selection techniques
Bio-data: This is a collection of personal
information about the job applicants Psychological tests: Tests are used to acquire numerical scores that can be used to draw conclusion about an individual e.g. Intelligence test Aptitude tests Personality test Performance tests Cont, Interview: This involves an interaction between a candidate and a panel of interviewers. Assessment centers: This involves subjecting applicants in a simulated work situation so that behaviors and performance on the job can be observed and evaluated. Letter of recommendation and reference checks: This is where information about the applicant is sought from people who know him/her Placement It is the allocation of people to their rightful jobs. It is aimed at creating the fit between the job and the person Proper placement improves employee morale. The capacity of the employee can be utilized if she or he is placed in the job for which he is most suitable. Induction/Orientation This is the provision to a new employee the information he needs to perform his job comfortably and effectively It aimed at ensuring smooth transition to the new environment Some of the issues which may be highlighted include the following; Introduction to the company/Outlining goals and objectives of the organization/ Review of the organizational history, products/services Outlining organizational rules, policies, procedures Cont, Communicating employee benefits Completion of employment documents Review of employers expectations Setting of employee expectations Introduction to fellow workers Introduction to the job and daily work routine Meeting with key persons within the organization Tour of the organizational facilities Conclusion The process of recruitment and selection is not uniform or rigid to any organization. Every organization has a policy on how to attract and choose the best employee to do the right job.