5-3: Benefits and pitfalls of internal recruitment Flashcards
What is internal recruitment?
Internal recruitment is the process of filling job vacancies above the entry-level position through promotions and transfers from within the organization.
What is necessary to recruit candidates from inside the organization?
Employees must be identifiable and made aware of internal job opportunities.
What are Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)?
HRMS are databases containing complete records and qualifications of employees, allowing managers to identify candidates for available jobs.
Which companies are leaders in developing HRMS technology for staffing and skills management?
Oracle and SAP Canada.
How do HRMS assist in internal recruitment?
They help screen the workforce for suitable candidates, predict career paths, and identify promotion opportunities.
What is succession planning in HR?
The process of identifying, developing, and tracking key employees for future promotions or transfers within an organization.
Why is succession planning important?
It ensures that employees are developed to assume other roles and responsibilities, aligning with the organization’s long-term goals.
What is internal job posting?
Advertising job openings within an organization through intranet, emails, memos, newsletters, or physical notices.
What is required for internal job posting to be effective?
Employees must believe the process is fair and it should be part of a broader career development program.
What are the benefits of internal job postings?
They provide growth opportunities for employees and help organizations retain talent.
What are the key benefits of internal recruitment?
Rewards current employees for past performance, improves morale, decreases voluntary resignations, reduces orientation/training costs, and uses employees familiar with the company.
How does internal recruitment impact employee morale?
It gives employees reasons to believe their efforts will lead to future opportunities, boosting morale and reducing resignations.
How does internal recruitment support employment equity programs?
It helps designated groups, who face difficulties finding employment, by providing internal advancement opportunities.
How does internal recruitment reduce training and orientation costs?
Employees are already familiar with the organization’s operations, eliminating the need for extensive onboarding.
Why is an employee’s performance record important in internal recruitment?
It serves as a more accurate predictor of success in a new role compared to data from external applicants.
What are the potential pitfalls of internal recruitment?
It may limit the talent pool, prevent fresh ideas, and hinder cultural or operational changes within the organization.
Why might internal recruitment not provide an adequately qualified pool of candidates?
Current employees may lack the required knowledge, skills, or specialized expertise needed for certain roles.
How can internal recruitment limit innovation within an organization?
It prevents the introduction of new people with fresh ideas and experiences from other organizations.
Why is bringing in external candidates sometimes necessary despite internal recruitment efforts?
External candidates may have specialized knowledge or expertise not available within the current workforce.
