The results of the job analysis are two written statements. Describe methods companies use to recruit new employees and explain some of the issues that make recruitment challenging. People with the necessary skills are not available, and must be hired and then trained. The emphasis on corporate culture and teamwork makes it important to hire skilled people who also fit in with the culture. Some organizations have unattractive workplaces or offer low wages.
Internal sources are less expensive.
Hiring from within helps maintain employee morale. Outline the six steps in selecting employees. A member of the human resource department staff often screens applicants in a first interview. Potential employees are then interviewed by the manager who will supervise the new employee. Although testing has been severely criticized, organizations continue to use tests to measure basic competencies.