50 one-minute tips for recruiting employees : finding the right people for your organization / David K. Hayes and Jack D. Ninemeier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hayes, David K.

Contributor:

Ninemeier, Jack D.

Series:

Fifty-Minute series.

Fifty-minute series book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Employees--Recruiting.

Employees.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (118 p.)

Other Title:

Fifty one-minute tips for recruiting employees

Place of Publication:

Menlo Park, Calif. : Crisp Publications, c2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Build excitement about your company and its job offerings by following a few simple guidelines.

Contents:

Title

Copyright

About the Authors

Preface

Contents

STRATEGY 1 Do Your Homework

Tip 1: Build Respect and Become an "Employer of Choice"

Tip 2: Understand Loyalty and Commitment

Tip 3: Keep Your Strategies Current

Tip 4: Identify the Requirements of Each Position

Tip 5: Identify the Best Features of Your Jobs

Tip 6: Identify the Best Features of Your Organization

Tip 7: Ensure that Job Titles Reflect the Jobs

Tip 8: Develop a Recruitment Package

Tip 9: Make Your Total Compensation Competitive

Tip 10: Use a "Cafeteria Plan" for Bonus Benefits

Tip 11: Remember That You're Not Alone-Seek Allies

Join your local Chamber of Commerce

Join applicable trade associations

Tip 12: Emphasize the Value of Your Employees

Tip 13: Remember That Hourly Pay Isn't Everything

STRATEGY 2 Find the Best-General Recruitment Techniques

Tip 14: Consider Current Employees First-Promote from Within

Tip 15: Reward Current Employees for Referrals

Tip 16: Recruit Former Employees

Tip 17: Make Employment Ads Memorable

Tip 18: Use Current Employee Endorsements in Employment Ads

Tip 19: Recruit Your Customers

Tip 20: Provide Your Recruitment Package with Sales or Services

Tip 21: Contact Your State Employment Commission

Tip 22: Be Creative in Where You Look

Tip 23: Add an Employment Section to Your Organization's Web Site

Tip 24: Include an "Employment Center" on a Public Bulletin Board

Tip 25: Participate in Community Events and Programs

STRATEGY 3 Develop "Youth Appeal"

Tip 26: Evaluate Your Dress Code

Tip 27: Use the Buddy System

Tip 28: Sponsor Work-Study Programs

Tip 29: Invite Classes for Tours and Discussions

Tip 30: Meet with School Guidance Counselors

Tip 31: "Mobilize" Your Message!

STRATEGY 4 Foster Workplace Diversity

Tip 32: Celebrate Diversity.

Tip 33: Remember Your BOQs!

Tip 34: Consider Lateral Job Changes

Job rotation

Job enlargement

Cross-training

Tip 35: SOS! (Seek Out Seniors)

Tip 36: Consider Applicants in Career Transition

Tip 37: Seek Legal Immigrants

STRATEGY 5 Screen to Ensure Success

Tip 38: Make Yourself Available

Tip 39: Conduct a Two-Minute Screening

Tip 40: Provide a Short Tour of Your Workplace

Tip 41: Use a Legal Application Form

Tip 42: Conduct a Meaningful Interview

Tip 43: Use Appropriate Applicant Tests

Tip 44: Check Applicant References

STRATEGY 6 Start Smart- Employee Selection and Orientation

Tip 45: Make a Timely Decision

Tip 46: Seek Attitude Before Skills

Tip 47: Implement Drug Testing

Tip 48: Keep Your Recruitment Package Updated

Tip 49: Put It in Writing!

Tip 50: Conduct a Post-Hiring Interview

Additional Reading.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 110).

ISBN:

1-4175-2186-4

OCLC:

56072862