Human Resource Policies and Practices: Evaluating and Reviewing the Contemporary Recruiting Process

Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to have an overview of Human Resource (HR) policies and practices, especially as it relates to the contemporary and evolutional process of talent recruitment. The article encompasses an overview of HR general policies and practices including the selection process, applications, background checks, substantive selection, interviews; the contingent selection process and what to do after the job offer. In short, organizations are decreasing the use of external recruiting companies or agencies and are now often counting on their own HR professionals for talent search. For instance, internal HR professionals are now utilizing different online tools such as job boards, LinkedIn and social media to discover ideal job candidates and these popular platforms have proven invaluable in the modern recruiting process.

Considerations and important aspects for project management

“…Great care and experience are required to select the right person for the right position, as this ensures that the person is integrated into the organization and the organization into them through key factors such as inductions and training (Onnekikami & Okpala, 2016). In addition, it allows people to stay in their positions for longer to avoid constant staff turnover, which means a large investment within the organization and projects.…”