RECRUITMENT, SELECTION & INDUCTION

Recruitment is the process of attracting suitable people to apply for job vacancies.

Selection is the process of choosing a suitable applicant to fill a jab vacancy.

Induction is the process of which the new recruit is familiarised with the working environment.

Make decision to recruit new employeesConduct job analysisSource for applicantsCollect information on applicantsSelect most suitable applicantOffer employment to successful applicantHold induction once employee reports for duty

Do we need new employees? Can the works be outsourced? Can the works be re-organised & carried out by existing employees? Can the work be automated? Can the works be carried out by existing employees working OT? If an employee is needed, should he/she be hired on PT / FT basis?

The HR Dept needs to understand the JOB ANALYSIS. JOB ANALYSIS = a technique of studying a job to identify the skills, knowledge, experience & other requirements necessary to perform the job. JOB DESCRIPTION = a written profile of a job.

How to attract the qualified people to apply for the jab vacancy? Employee audit / inventory Job posting / bidding Internal recruitment Employee agencies & consultants Campus recruitment programmes Employee referrals Unsolicited applicants files Advertisements in the mass media Internet External recruitment

How to decide on hiring the best applicant? Sources for HR Managers to check: 1. CV & application forms 2. Reference checks 3. Tests 4. Interviews 5. Assessment center activities

 Nepotism  Employment of children  Hiring older workers  Discrimination  Employment of foreigners

1. Contact the successful applicant 2. Offer the job (accept?) 3. Discuss on contract of employment

 To make the new employee familiar with the working environment, rules, culture, etc.