Each is responsible for the acquisition of new employees, as well as and termination of employees. Furthermore, each HR unit may utilize outside recruitment sources to add new employees. An interview with Kathy Myrick, Human Resource Assistant, provides extensive information on how HR operates within Qualcomm as a whole. Mrs. Myrick indicated that HR is very diversified. For example, in every unit HR has personnel for staffing, education, compensation, HR database, engineering, and recruiting.
HR often fills staff level positions through temporary agencies.
Depending on the assignment, temporary employees may be afforded the opportunity to become permanent Qualcomm employees after six months of good performance. Industry specific recruiters recruit key management and engineering personnel. These recruiters will seek the right candidate from anywhere in the world. Qualcomm s current employment base is approximately 9,148 as of October 23, 1998. The company develops, manufactures, markets, licenses, and operates communications systems for a wide range of markets and applications.