Process of Recruitment:
Recruitment Process Passes through the Following Stages:
(i) Searching out the sources from where required persons will be available for recruitment. If young managers are to be recruited then institutions imparting instructions in business administration will be the best source.
(ii) Developing the techniques to attract the suitable candidates. The goodwill and reputation of an organisation in the market may be one method. The publicity about the company being a professional employer may also assist in stimulating candidates to apply.
(iii) Using of good techniques to attract prospective candidates. There may be offers of attractive salaries, proper facilities for development, etc.
(iv) The next stage in this process is to stimulate as many candidates as possible to apply for jobs. In order to select a best person, there is a need to attract more candidates.
Factors Influencing Recruitment:
All enterprises, big or small, have to engage themselves in recruitment of persons. A number of factors influence this process.
Some Of The Main Factors Are Being Discussed Below:
1. Size of the Enterprise:
The number of persons to be recruited will depend upon the size of an enterprise. A big enterprise requires more persons at regular intervals while a small undertaking employs only a few employees. A big business house will always be in touch with sources of supply and shall try to attract more and more persons for making a proper selection. It can afford to spend more amounts in locating prospective candidates. So the size of an enterprise will affect the process of recruitment.
2. Employment Conditions:
The employment conditions in an economy greatly affect recruitment process. In under-developed economies, employment opportunities are limited and there is no dearth of prospective candidates. At the same time suitable candidates may not be available because of lack of educational and technical facilities. If the availability of persons is more, then selection from large number becomes easy. On the other hand, if there is a shortage of qualified technical persons, then it will be difficult to locate suitable persons.
3. Salary Structure and Working Conditions:
The wages offered and working conditions prevailing in an enterprise greatly influence the availability of personnel. If higher wages are paid as compared to similar concerns, the enterprise will not face any difficulty in making recruitments. An organisation offering low wages can face the problem of labour turnover.
The working conditions in an enterprise will determine job satisfaction of employees. An enterprise offering good working conditions like proper sanitation, lighting, ventilation, etc. would give more job satisfaction to employees and they may not leave their present job. On the other hand, if employees leave the jobs due to unsatisfactory working conditions, it will lead to fresh recruitment of new persons.
4. Rate of Growth:
The growth rate of an enterprise also affects recruitment process. An expanding concern will require regular employment of new employees. There will also be promotions of existing employees necessitating the filling up of those vacancies. A stagnant enterprise can recruit persons only when present incumbent vacates his position on retirement, etc.