Recruitment, Selection, and Training Strategies

18 Recruitment and Selection

Types of Employment

• Full-time employment: A worker is required to complete the standard working hours of the organization each week.
• Part-time employment: An employee works fewer hours than full-time staff. There is no fixed number of hours, which makes this arrangement flexible for businesses.
• Job share: Two part-time employees divide the responsibilities and salary of one full-time position between them.

Stages in Recruitment

1. Identify how many employees are required and what type of worker is needed.
2. Create a job description and person specification.
3. Advertise the vacancy through suitable channels.
4. Review applications and choose a shortlist for interview.
5. Conduct interviews.
6. Assess the candidates and select the most appropriate one.
7. Inform unsuccessful applicants and provide feedback.

Internal and External Recruitment

Internal recruitment: Hiring someone who already works in the organization. This method is cheaper because it reduces advertising costs. The employee is already familiar with company procedures. It can also increase motivation as staff see opportunities for promotion.

External recruitment: Recruiting someone from outside the organization. This gives the business a wider pool of candidates to choose from. New employees may bring fresh ideas and different experiences to the company.

19 Legal Controls Over Employment

Equal Opportunities

Gender: Discrimination occurs when a person is treated unfairly because of their gender. Even though women form a large proportion of the workforce, inequalities still exist, such as lower pay compared to men and fewer opportunities for career advancement.

Race and Religion: Discrimination based on race or religion means treating someone unfairly because of their background or beliefs. In many cases, white individuals are more likely to be employed than people from minority groups.

Disability: People with disabilities often face greater difficulty finding employment compared to others. However, many governments now have laws in place to protect disabled individuals and support their right to work.

20 Training

Training: The process of developing a worker’s knowledge and skills so they can perform their job more effectively.

On-the-Job Training

• Mentoring: An experienced employee provides guidance, advice, and support to a less experienced colleague.
• Job rotation: Employees move between different roles within the organization during their employment to gain a variety of skills and experience.