Recruitment is a process in human resource management because it can simplify all other functions such as hiring, training, and onboarding when performed appropriately. Even though the available approaches to recruitment have notable advantages, they also have setbacks that limit their effectiveness in some situations. Therefore, the technique adopted by organizations should reflect their needs and the amount of resources available. The following summary discusses the highlighted pros and cons of recruitment using TV/Radio, the organization’s website, online sites, employee referrals, career fairs, and social media.
Recruitment using an organization’s website, employee referrals, and career fairs have several advantages when organizations are going for a targeted audience or looking for specific expertise. These approaches facilitate more personal interactions and credibility, allowing agencies to locate interested parties and get the right team members quickly. However, these approaches limit organizations to a definite number of recruits as only interested parties may receive the news (Anita, 2019). Moreover, they might prove less effective when an organization is engaged in mass recruitment exercises.
On the other hand, TV/Radio advertisements, online job sites, and solutions such as social media reach millions of people. Therefore, they are essential when targeting diverse job requirements. Additionally, they can yield positive results when applied using strategic techniques to monitor and evaluate feedback, conversion, and geographical areas. Unfortunately, these solutions are more costly as there is competition for space. Additionally, organizations may not structure their adverts, thus diminishing their credibility (Bhusal, 2021). Moreover, several other agencies are using these solutions, leading to clutter. However, obtaining professional help to apply these techniques can help an organization get better results.
A recruitment exercise can be challenging and wasteful if the correct approaches are not adopted. Therefore, recruitment officers and human resource managers should always consider using two or more methods and relying on one that produces the best results. Using TV/Radio, an organization’s website, online sites, employee referrals, career fairs, and social media all have their advantages and disadvantages. Nonetheless, all of them can yield positive results in Law enforcement recruitment campaigns. Therefore, officers should develop their evaluation skills to note the benefits and adversities of these methods for the best approach.
References
Anita, R. (2019). Effective Strategic Talent Acquisition Process-A Conceptual Study. Savasana Journal of Management, 11(1), 42-51.
Bhusal, R. L. (2021). A Framework for Examining the Effect of Recruitment Information Sources on Organizational Attraction and Intention to Apply: Mediating Role of person-organization Fit. Review of Integrative Business and Economics Research, 10(2), 1-31.