Introduction:
The recruitment process involves finding the right people for the position or positions a company may be looking for. One has to make sure the individual or individuals are qualified for the position as well. Often times there are many applicants that apply for a position and choosing going through the applications can be a challenge in itself. Company’s go to great length to make sure they project what they would like to the community with regard to their business and community involvement. Advertising can play an important role in this. This is where the company can express its values and culture within the company.
There can be barriers to recruiting such as the labor market and qualified workers that may or may not be available. How a company deals with this is also very important. Human resources play the lead role in the recruitment process. There are many methods that can be developed in order to reach the target audience. It is important to understand where qualified applicants will come from. Whether the organization hires from within or from outside the organization it is important to develop a plan that recognizes the difficulties and challenges in recruiting.
In an article called Recruitment Process Outsourcing Today’s Challenges and Opportunities, it states there are benefits to outsourcing the recruitment process. “Organizations outsource recruitment and hiring practices for many reasons. Some may lack the internal resources to address their talent acquisition needs. Others may want to focus on core competencies, or to look for a competitive advantage in competing for talent. Whatever the reasons, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is a growing practice. Despite this growth, limited information exists on the trends in RPO use, the specific recruitment practices it includes, and how well it is being carried out.” In this article