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Recruitment in a global context

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  Introduction Recruitment is the process of attracting new employees to a company. It involves finding, attracting, screening, and hiring qualified candidates for positions in a certain company. Recruiting global talent can be challenging due to cultural differences, language barriers, legal and compliance issues, time zones, competition, and other factors. Cultural differences can make it difficult to assess whether a candidate is a good fit for the organization, language barriers can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication, and time zones can make scheduling interviews and meetings difficult. Legal and compliance issues can be complex and time-consuming, and organizations may struggle to attract and retain top talent from around the world.   Language barriers and local culture   Languages spoken in various countries vary. In India, for example, nearly 29 distinct dialects are spoken. So, if candidates are not fluent in English or the tongue of their native natio...

Driving business by holding on to your team.

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    The secret to success in today's fiercely competitive environment is constant improvement. A corporation is only as strong as its weakest link, despite the tendency of some executives to believe that they are indispensable. Bringing in new recruits changes thinking patens, creativity, and skill and helps existing employees get a different outlook on the existing problems and challenges. Because of this, investing in your staff and recruiting the right candidates are crucial components of operating a successful firm. Keeping a balance between recruiting is challenging and critical for any organization. ( Kaminski, 2020 )   Recruiting is essential for any company as it ensures that the workforce is composed of quality employees, thereby leading to increased productivity and growth. It is necessary because businesses require various types of employees, including entry-level workers, mid-level employees, and executives, to perform different functions within the or...

Screening in search of a perfect employee

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In the information age that we live reaching out to potential employees has become easy and effective but it brings along with it new challenges. The number of potential candidates for an opening in an organization has increased dramatically. Screening has become a task in itself to sort and select the right employee with the right set of skills and knowledge to perform tasks. A good screening process helps recruiters narrow their potential candidates to a minimum to reduce time and resources during the process of employment. Hiring the wrong candidate not only will cost the company valuable time and money it will also disrupt a team and bring down productivity. Some drawbacks and benefits will be discussed along with methods and some ways where screening can provide candidates and recruiters a better experience. The benefits and drawbacks of HR screening Hr personnel or third-party specialized recruiting compa...

Moving into a whole new onboarding experience

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From an organization’s perspective, getting the right people not only for the right job but at the right time can be critical for a company. Once you have the right candidate, it will take a considerable amount of time before the employee can be fully productive. It is important for new employees to know what the company expects of them, the guidelines, and the boundaries to perform expected duties. In an ever-changing world, the workplace has transformed dramatically from a formal setting to a more relaxed one. Work from home has seen an increase since the COVID-19 pandemic, adding to the challenge of getting in new recruits and getting them to stick to tasks with minimal supervision. Proper guidelines are needed for employees to work with confidence, knowing the company's objectives, goals, and personal boundaries. Onboarding has become a critical part of the employment process since it could lead to serious consequences if not done properly. For an employee, coming into a new wo...

Satisfying the need through Human Resource Planning

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  What is Human Resource Planning (HRP) Human resource planning (HRP) has become vital for any organization to effectively function. Effective planning of human resources is required for the productivity, growth, and financial expansion of any organization. Pairing the organizations' job requirements with individuals is important at all stages, including procedures for  hiring eligible candidates into the organization  (Armstrong, 2006) . Human resource planning also is used in the cultivation of abilities, potential skills, and capacities through a continued partnership between the employee and employer. Employees also are dependent on the success or failure of the organization's ability to provide a high standard of Human resource planning when it comes to promotions and intercompany transfers. Human resource planning plays a vital role when organizations plan on expanding, diversifying, or decreasing the size of their business. Additionally, an organization's...