Lecture four Flashcards
Why is Recruitment and Selection important?
Need good employees to create a successful organisation
Why is making the right decision important?
Need quality employees
Skilled recruits influence the ability of managers to generate added value
More difficult to fix a mistake once an employment offer has been made
Recruitment mistakes are difficult, prolonged and costly to fix
More qualified employees are often the only long-term strategy for improving performance
When are recruitment methods required?
Staff replacement Filling a new position New people for a new building Social engineering International recruitment
How do you remain fair during recruitment and selection?
Must remain objective and transparent
Only ask information that is important for the role
Make sure there is no direct or indirect discrimination
Be wary of individual/countries beliefs and procedures
What is Welch’s four Es framework?
Positive Energy (strong work ethic)
The ability to Energise others (motivate and influence)
Having the Edge over competitors (confidence)
Execution (can get the job done)
What is the application process?
Application forms Personal details Knowledge, skills and experience Employment history Competence test CVs
What other elements do employers look at when recruiting?
Criminal convictions
Work eligibility
References
Medical tests (if required for job)
What are the main channels of recruitment?
Advertising E-recruitment (inter and intra net) Word of mouth recommendations Succession planning Job centres Headhunting Walk-ins School/University career services Placements Government training services Open days/recruitment fairs
What are the main selection methods used?
Aptitude/psychometric testing Interviews Job trials Assessment centres References
What are the main problems that can arise in the recruitment and selection process?
Pressure to fill the position - can lead to the wrong decision
Not an exact science - can’t guarantee the right person will be hired
Unconscious bias can impact the outcome
Lots of extra data and information needs to be collected and can get in the way of finding the best person
