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Article 08 - The Role of Technology in Recruitment

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The recruitment and selection process is one of the most important aspects of any organization, as it affects its performance and success (Saha, 2023). The primary objective of the organization's recruitment methods and activities is to find and attract potential employees. Since the competition for the skilled employees is tough, organizations must be able to draw in as many of the top talents as they can in order to have the best talent pool from which to select and make final hiring decisions. Technology has transformed many facets of our lives in the fast-paced digital era we live in today, and hiring is no different. The advent of technical solutions over the past few decades has most likely enhanced recruitment and selection.  It is becoming increasingly popular for organisations to incorporate technology in their hiring processes. With the advent of new technologies that offer rapid, efficient, and economical means of finding skilled individuals, recruiting as a whole has se...

Article 07 - How to Attract and Retain Gen Z Employees

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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...

Article 06 - Overcoming Challenges in Recruitment & Selection

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  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...