Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment

Human resource is the most valuable asset for an organization (Palmer, B. 2021). So, recruitment and selection play an important role in an organization.

Further, Organizational employment requirements can be identified by successful employment planning (DeCenzo, D. and Robbins, S. 2005). Once these requirements are identified, those need to be filled. The company must hire people that required to run the operation smoothly. The company must acquire the people necessary to ensure the continued operation.

Recruitment is the process of finding and attracting suitably qualified people to apply for employment (Opatha,2009). Recruitment is the process of finding and engaging the people the organization needs (Armstrong, 2014). Recruiting is the process of discovering potential candidates for actual or anticipated vacancies in an organization (DeCenzo, D. and Robbins, S. 2005).

 

Importance of recruitment

When recruiting, the most cost-effective individual must be chosen. When it comes to recruitment, Professor Opatha (2009) emphasized the following goals.

1.       To acquire pool of suitable candidate. Not over or under qualified

2.       With lowest cost

3.       To reduce the likelihood of leaving once the candidate is hired

 

Recruitment and selection process

Opatha (2009) also has introduced below process for recruitment

1.       Identify job vacancy

2.       Ascertain job requirement

3.       Consider factors affecting recruitment

4.       Prepare job application form

5.       Selection the method of recruitment

6.       Implementation

7.       Evaluation of recruitment effort

 

 

Referencing

Armstrong M. (2014), Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resources Management Practices, 13th edition, Hong Kong: Jellyfish.

DeCenzo, D. and Robbins, S. (2005), Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8th edi), USA: Wiley

Leech, C. (2005), Positive Recruitment and Retention, Burlington: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann

Opatha, H.(2009), Human Resource Management, Sri Lanka: Author

Torrington, D. & Hall, L. & Taylor, S. (2008), HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (7th edi), Spain: Pearson

Web article: Palmer, B. 2021, Since Pandemic, ‘Employees Have Become a Company’s Most Valuable Asset’, Date viewed: 28th April 2022, https://www.pcma.org/pandemic-employees-have-become-companys-most-valuable-asset


Comments

  1. Nilushi FernandoMay 1, 2022 at 5:24 PM

    Hi Nuwan. According to Gamage (2014) Recruitment and Selection being the process of attracting and choosing contenders for employment, it is a vital function of Human Resource management which effects the functions of the organisation.

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    1. Nuwan Hasitha DiasMay 3, 2022 at 9:01 AM

      Hi Nilushi, Thanks for the comment, As I highlighted in my blog, Professor Opatha and Armstrong also have defined the recruitment as a process of attracting potential candidates.

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  2. Chamara GunarathneMay 2, 2022 at 12:10 PM

    hi nuwan, as u have clearly mentioned, the contribution of each employee plays an important role in maintaining and growing the business. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right person for your job. Recruitment and selection within an organization is an integral part of the organization's overall human resource management and planning process (Compton, 2009)The right process reflects the professionalism of the company and shows the maturity of the organization in attracting and hiring the right people.

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    1. Nuwan Hasitha DiasMay 12, 2022 at 12:16 AM

      Hi Chamara, True, recruitment relates to a HRM activities such as human resource planning, job analysis, selection and reward managment (Opatha, 2009)

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  3. Polwattage Dinith Tharushika PereraMay 2, 2022 at 1:15 PM

    Hi Nuwan, I agree with the contents of this post. I would like to add few more things to it. With the help of suitable recruitment structures, the Department of Human Resource Management is able to select the right employee. The most talented and qualified individuals need to found to play an essential role in the growth of the organization. Not only is it important to select and recruit the right employees for the growth of the business, but also to provide employees with a better working environment that plays an important role in enhancing their performance, which is linked to the productivity and growth of the organization. It is also explored that after selecting the right employee, motivating them to reduce job turnover by increasing the retention rate of employees is more important to the organization (Abbasi, Tahir and Abbas, 2020).

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    1. Nuwan Hasitha DiasMay 12, 2022 at 12:54 AM

      Hi Dinith, thanks for your view on this. to select suitable candidate for a job, the recruitment process should be able to attract more suitable candidates. Recruitment is the process of finding and engaging the people the organization needs (Armstrong, 2014)

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  4. Ashanthi RajapakseMay 6, 2022 at 1:37 PM

    Hi Nuwan. I agree with the contents of your post. In addition to the recruitment process mentioned, building a solid employer brand has been shown to reduce direct recruitment costs and minimize the time it takes to fill employment opportunities (Murphy, 2008).

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    1. Nuwan Hasitha DiasMay 11, 2022 at 11:56 PM

      thanks for your comment Ashanthi and agree with your comment. Branding is very important to an organization and it will not only reduce the attrition but also ensure you have good match for the vacancies (Brown, J.N & Swain, A. 2009)

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  5. Maheshani Priyankara Weerarathne (Maheshi)May 6, 2022 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Nuwan , Agreed with you and like to add here , According to Ofori & Aryeetey (2011), recruitment is the process of creating a pool of capable individuals to apply for employment within an organization. Recruitment is the process of finding and attracting suitably qualified and motivated job seekers to apply for job vacancies in the organization (Opatha, 2010).

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    1. Nuwan Hasitha DiasMay 11, 2022 at 11:52 PM

      Thanks for the definitions Maheshi. Further when it comes to attracting candidates , employer branding is a crucial factor. Employer brand is essential factor when attracting candidates to an organization (Armstrong, M. 2011)

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