Successful Recruitment

Introduction

Effective recruitment is critical to an organization’s success. If there is any truth in that well-worn cliché that “people are an organization’s greatest asset,” then it would seem obvious that close attention should be paid to ensuring that:

• Recruitment processes are robust.
• Job descriptions and person specifications are clear and up to date.
• Selection criteria are clearly defined and understood.
• Panel members are trained in the knowledge and skills required to sift applications and interview candidates effectively.

As I said above, it would seem obvious ... but research into recruitment tells a different story.

In his 2004 article “Making Decisions” Peter Drucker observed that, although decisions around hiring and promoting ...