Essentials of Employee Recruitment: Individual and Organizational Perspectives

This book provides an insightful and comprehensive summary of the field of employee recruitment, covering effective ways of attracting talent, recruiting specific populations, and practical perspectives. It is a foundational resource for scholars and graduate students in industrial and organizational psychology and human resource management, as well as practitioners working in the area.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a deep and insightful exploration of the realm of employee recruitment, drawing upon scientific evidence and the expertise of global experts. Written from a scientific evidence-based perspective, it provides a thorough review of the relevant research in various recruitment areas, examines the most pressing current issues in the field, and outlines future research agendas. The book is organized into four sections, beginning with an overview of the study of recruitment. It then delves into effective strategies for attracting talent, covering methodology, practices, and organizational characteristics. The third section focuses on recruiting specific populations, including women, ethnic and racial minorities, college students, and employed job seekers. The book concludes with practical perspectives, exploring how the applicant population is evolving, the interactions between applicants and technology during recruitment, the interplay between applicant and organizational political ideologies, and offering insights on designing recruitment programs for today and the future.

As a foundational resource in the field of employee recruitment, this book is invaluable for scholars and graduate students in industrial and organizational psychology and human resource management. It also appeals to practitioners working in the area, as well as executive and line managers responsible for talent management. The book's comprehensive coverage, combined with its scientific approach, makes it an essential tool for anyone seeking to understand and advance the recruitment process.

Weight: 602g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032411996