Recruitment, Selection, and Training
Steps:
Identify vacancy
Design job description
Design person specification
Advertise vacancy
Receive applications
Assess candidates
Shortlisting/references
Interview
Job Description Details:
Title of position
Department
Who they report to
Responsibility
Who they consult with
Terms of employment
Qualifications that are necessary
Person Specification Details:
Education and qualifications
Training and experience
Personal attributes and qualities desired
Internal recruitment - within organisation
Advantages:
Familiarity with company culture and processes
Cost-effective
Boosts employee morale and motivation
Faster hiring process
Encourages career development and growth
Disadvantages:
Limited pool of candidates
May create resentment or competition among employees
Lack of fresh perspectives and new ideas
Potential for skills gaps or lack of diversity
Risk of promoting underqualified or unsuitable candidates
External recruitment - outside organisation
Advantages:
Brings fresh perspectives and new ideas
Increases diversity within the organization
Attracts individuals with specialized skills and expertise
Enhances competitiveness and innovation
Reduces internal politics and favoritism
Disadvantages:
Higher recruitment and training costs
Longer onboarding and integration period
Potential resistance from existing employees
Risk of hiring individuals who do not fit the company culture
May create a lack of loyalty among new hires
Steps:
Identify vacancy
Design job description
Design person specification
Advertise vacancy
Receive applications
Assess candidates
Shortlisting/references
Interview
Job Description Details:
Title of position
Department
Who they report to
Responsibility
Who they consult with
Terms of employment
Qualifications that are necessary
Person Specification Details:
Education and qualifications
Training and experience
Personal attributes and qualities desired
Internal recruitment - within organisation
Advantages:
Familiarity with company culture and processes
Cost-effective
Boosts employee morale and motivation
Faster hiring process
Encourages career development and growth
Disadvantages:
Limited pool of candidates
May create resentment or competition among employees
Lack of fresh perspectives and new ideas
Potential for skills gaps or lack of diversity
Risk of promoting underqualified or unsuitable candidates
External recruitment - outside organisation
Advantages:
Brings fresh perspectives and new ideas
Increases diversity within the organization
Attracts individuals with specialized skills and expertise
Enhances competitiveness and innovation
Reduces internal politics and favoritism
Disadvantages:
Higher recruitment and training costs
Longer onboarding and integration period
Potential resistance from existing employees
Risk of hiring individuals who do not fit the company culture
May create a lack of loyalty among new hires