Q: How can my business improve its recruitment procedures and how can the administration duties be handled more smoothly? Any tips?
Dec 03 2006
Answered by: Peter Done Ask a question
While a company recruitment procedure is best practice, it is likely that different positions will require a different approach and resources to fill. For instance, a job requiring fairly basic skills that pays relatively well, may attract a high number of applications, which means a lot of paperwork, but the selection process might be quite straightforward. Filling senior posts may demand a high degree of assessment and interviewing expertise. If you don’t have an internal HR resource you may consider using a recruitment agency to assist with the administration associated with recruitment. Having good staff is vital for any business but what makes the 'right' employee depends on your particular needs. Start by drawing up a job description spelling out what the role involves, then decide what skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and personal attributes are needed to carry it out. Be realistic about what's essential and what's desirable. Also, think carefully about the circumstances in which you're recruiting ie. Are you looking for a temporary or permanent employee and can you look to recruit internally. You will then need to decide how you are going to find potential candidates as well as the appropriate application and interview process. Visit www.businesslink4london.com for a fact sheet on how to recruit the right staff.
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