Recruitment & Selection

The Gen-Z juggernaut is all set to take over the workplace of the future. According to Zurich, Gen-Zers are expected to form 27% of the workforce in the next two years. Businesses need to understand and adapt to the unique experiences, values and behaviors of Gen-Z talent to attract and retain them (Parikh, 2023). The future workplace will be dominated by the Gen-Z juggernaut. According to Zurich (2024), during the next two years, Gen-Zers will make up 27% of the workforce. Companies must comprehend and adjust to the unique experiences, values, and behaviours of Gen-Z employees to attract and retain them. Also, attracting and keeping Gen Z is one of the top priorities for talent executives worldwide. Talent acquisition teams must comprehend and adjust to these differences as this younger generation continues to join the workforce. Furthermore, Gen Z workers have clear expectations for their first job and workplace culture, and they are far more likely to leave if those expectations are...

  The term "recruitment" refers to the process of finding and involving the best applicants, while "selection" refers to the process of selecting the best individuals based on organizational needs (Ye, 2022). It is a method of choosing competent candidates who possess the right mindset and skills to fit in with the company's culture. Recruitment and selection are critical processes for any organization, as they determine the quality of talent joining the workforce and directly impact the organizational growth, culture, and performance. Furthermore, successful recruitment and selection will provide a larger pool of candidates to find appropriate skills and improve the quality of the candidates to achieve organizational goals. The recruitment and selection process is also a window to organize the image and increase popularity with the market (Ye, 2022).  Recruitment and selection come with several challenges that can impact an organization's ability to attract...

Social media has become a powerful tool for recruiting top talent, enabling organizations to connect with a broader pool of candidates. Platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and even Instagram or TikTok offer unique ways to engage with candidates.  In the current digital era, social media is revolutionizing the way companies attract and recruit top talent. Traditional job boards and recruitment agencies are no longer the only go-to methods—social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and even TikTok offer dynamic, engaging, and cost-effective ways to source candidates. By adopting a modern social media recruiting strategy, businesses can expand their reach, improve employer branding, and attract the best talent. The benefits of social media recruitment extend beyond mere talent acquisition. By adopting a modern social media recruiting strategy, businesses can improve employer branding and attract the best talent. This makes the hiring process more responsive and inclusiv...

Hiring the right talent is one of the most crucial decisions for any organization, and one of the major decisions that hiring managers face is whether to promote from within (internal hiring) or seek fresh talent from outside (external hiring). Each approach comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and the right choice depends on various factors like company culture, job requirements, and long-term goals. An effective hiring process ensures that an organization has a sufficient number of employees and they have the skills and qualifications needed to perform their job roles successfully. It's critical to understand both internal and external hiring procedures when deciding whether to promote current staff members or bring on new experts to fill positions within an organisation. When an employer fills a vacancy with one of its existing workers (through promotion or horizontal transfer), it forgoes the opportunity to fill the position with a new hire from outside the f...

When it comes to recruitment, one of the most debated topics is whether to prioritize culture fit or skill set. Finding the right employees for your company goes beyond skills assessment—it’s also about discovering new hires who align with your values and culture. But you can’t ignore hard skills and experience. This combination between skill fit and culture fit can often leave hiring managers in a dilemma. This dilemma has become increasingly prevalent in the current competitive job market, where employers emphasise not only a candidate’s technical abilities but also their compatibility with the company’s culture and values (Kelly, 2024).  While skills expertise ensures candidates can perform the job, cultural alignment fosters long-term success and organizational harmony. Both factors are vital for long-term success and job satisfaction, but striking the right balance is crucial for building resilient, dynamic teams. However, striking the equilibrium can be challenging. Finding t...