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Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring the right person
1College of Health Professions, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, USA.
Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|April 5, 2000
Summary
Effective employee recruitment is crucial for organizational success, especially during periods of economic change and technological advancement. Investing in hiring competent and loyal staff mitigates significant costs associated with poor hiring practices.
Area of Science:
- Business Management
- Human Resources
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- The U.S. economy experienced significant shifts in 1998-1999, including low unemployment and a booming stock market.
- Technological advancements and global competition necessitated operational reengineering across industries.
- Human resource management (HRM) became pivotal in adapting businesses to these changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of human resource management in organizational success.
- To emphasize the importance of the employee recruitment process.
- To provide guidelines for managers on effective recruitment strategies.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review of existing literature and practices.
- It synthesizes information on the impact of recruitment on business outcomes.
- It focuses on the strategic allocation of resources to hiring.
Main Results:
- Effective recruitment is essential for acquiring competent and loyal employees.
- Inadequate investment in recruitment leads to substantial organizational costs.
- Strategic hiring directly contributes to business success and competitiveness.
Conclusions:
- Managers must prioritize and invest adequately in the employee recruitment process.
- Reengineering operations includes optimizing HRM functions like recruitment.
- Successful recruitment is a key driver for organizations navigating economic and technological change.