People Resourcing Overview
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What is the purpose of defining requirements in a person specification?

  • To create a generic role profile
  • To attract candidates with unrealistic expectations
  • To avoid dissatisfaction among hires (correct)
  • To disregard the company's needs

Which factor is NOT a part of developing an employer brand?

  • Ignoring employee feedback (correct)
  • Defining the brand
  • Analyzing the best candidates
  • Using social media for marketing

How can analyzing strengths and weaknesses of an organization benefit recruitment?

  • By providing excuses for low hiring rates
  • By focusing solely on compensation packages
  • By eliminating the need for a recruitment strategy
  • By helping to attract the right candidates for jobs (correct)

What key aspect does the Employee Value Proposition emphasize?

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What role does social media play in attracting candidates?

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Which of the following is a primary benefit of using corporate websites in recruitment?

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What can be a consequence of setting unrealistically high requirements for candidates?

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In recruitment strategy, what does benchmarking involve?

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What is an important consideration when analyzing job requirements?

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What technology can assist in parsing applications during recruitment?

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What is the primary goal of the final stage of the selection procedure?

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Why is talent management essential for an organization?

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What can result from hiring competent workers but failing to utilize their talent?

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What does the follow-up process on newly engaged employees aim to achieve?

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What differentiates the talent on demand policy from a management succession plan?

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What is one of the key propositions of talent management?

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What is crucial to ensure after hiring new employees?

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Which statement best reflects the impact of hiring incompetent workers?

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What is one key feature of talent management as described in the content?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity related to talent management?

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What type of approach is taken in exclusive talent management?

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What does the term 'talent pool policy' refer to?

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Which aspect of employee treatment is highlighted as a goal in talent management?

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How does talent management contribute to organizational growth?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of inclusive talent management?

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What is the primary goal of an organization's talent management policy?

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What is the primary purpose of establishing a Talent Management Policy?

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Which step in the overall talent management process involves forecasting future workforce requirements?

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What does the Talent Development process focus on for individuals assessed during Talent Identification?

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Who typically assesses individuals for future roles in the organization?

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What is the main focus of Resourcing in the talent management process?

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What does the term 'Talent Pool' refer to in the context of talent management?

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Which of the following is NOT typically part of the talent development categories mentioned?

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What is a common misconception about the role of line managers in the talent management process?

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What is the primary goal of talent development?

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Which component is NOT part of talent development according to the content?

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What does a leadership development program aim to achieve?

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What is involved in career development?

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What does the 'talent pool' refer to?

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How can talented employees advance their careers within the organization?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of management development?

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What should be communicated to employees regarding assessments?

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What is one advantage of using online recruitment methods?

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Which of the following best describes recruitment agencies?

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What should be a key consideration when tailoring an invitation to apply?

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What role do candidate relationship management systems play in recruitment?

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Which source is considered the primary avenue for filling jobs with school leavers?

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What is a potential drawback of using executive search consultants?

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What is essential for a criterion labeled as 'Essential' in a recruitment context?

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Which of the following is a suggested method for attracting candidates?

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What does using matching technology in recruitment aim to accomplish?

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What is the primary focus when inviting internal candidates to apply?

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Why is it important to brief recruitment agencies carefully?

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What does candidate screening typically involve?

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Which statement best describes the use of social media in recruitment?

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What is a key strength of using specialized job boards?

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Flashcards

Employer Brand

The image an organization presents as a good employer, a "great place to work".

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

What a company offers to employees (current or future) in return for their work.

Person Specification

A detailed description of the qualities, skills, and experience needed for a specific job.

Recruitment Specification

A document detailing the criteria for a job including the skills and qualities needed for applicants.

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Selection Techniques

Methods used to evaluate job applicants, like psychological testing or assessments.

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Attracting Candidates

Activities to draw suitable applicants to apply for a role.

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Corporate Websites

Company websites providing details of open positions, job descriptions, and benefits.

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Data Mining Algorithms

Tools that process information to find patterns to aid in applicant screening.

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Recruitment Content Marketing

Sharing content on social media and other platforms promoting the job and workplace.

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Benchmarking

Comparing one's own practices, products, or services with those of industry leaders.

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Applicant Selection

The process of ensuring the right person is hired for the right role, benefiting the company.

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Contract of Employment

The legal agreement between an employer and employee, outlining terms of employment.

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Follow-up (employees)

Checking on new hires' adjustment and performance after joining the company.

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Talent Management

Identifying and developing employee skills and capabilities for company success.

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Talent

Skills and capabilities crucial for job performance within an organization.

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Talent on Demand

A strategy for a company to determine if its current employees and the necessary skills they can bring to the company align with the dynamic demands of the market.

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Management Succession

Training and development of employees to be future leaders within the company.

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Employee Competency

Essential employee skills to carry out job duties effectively and efficiently.

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TODP

A quick response to talent needs, without long-term planning, focusing on cost-effectiveness and immediate availability.

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Inclusive Talent Management

A talent management approach that considers everyone as a potential talent, rather than just focusing on high-potential individuals.

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Workforce Planning

A process used to determine the future workforce needs of an organization.

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Talent Pool Policy

Ensuring talent pools reflect a diverse range of individuals, promoting inclusion and a balanced workforce.

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Growth from Within

Developing and promoting employees from inside the organization, rather than relying heavily on external recruitment.

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Succession Planning

A process for identifying and developing potential leaders to fill key roles in the future.

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Talent Management Activities

Traditional HR activities like recruitment, performance management, and career planning are all part of talent management.

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Commercial Job Boards

Online platforms that list job vacancies, used by employers to recruit candidates.

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Requirements Analysis

Evaluating knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for a job.

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Internal Candidates

Considering current employees for open positions.

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Candidate Relationship Management

Systems to track potential candidates for future openings.

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Sourcing Candidates

Identifying and attracting appropriate candidates for a job.

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Online Recruitment

Using the internet to advertise jobs and receive applications.

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Social Media Recruitment

Using platforms like LinkedIn to find potential candidates.

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Recruitment Agencies

Companies that specialize in finding and placing candidates for employers.

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Recruitment Consultants

Experts who advise employers on recruitment strategies.

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Executive Search Consultants

Specialized recruiters who focus on high-level positions.

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Educational Establishments

Recruiting from schools, universities, and colleges for jobs.

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Advertising Recruitment

Using ads to attract candidates.

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Comparison of Recruitment Sources

Assessing various options for effective and affordable recruitment.

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Screening Criteria Headings

Essential, Very Desirable, and Desirable criteria for applicants.

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AI in Recruitment

Using artificial intelligence to screen and process candidates.

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Talent Management Policy

A set of guidelines for managing talent within an organization, covering aspects like recruitment, development, and retention.

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Talent Management Strategy

A plan outlining how to achieve talent goals based on the organization's business plan and workforce needs.

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Talent Identification

The process of identifying individuals within the organization with the potential to contribute to future success.

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Talent Development

Providing targeted training and development programs to prepare individuals for future roles.

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Talent Pool

A group of individuals who are ready and capable to fill critical roles within the organization.

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Three Box Method

A talent assessment tool that categorizes employees based on their potential and performance, helping identify those ready for advancement.

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Nine-Point Performance System

A performance appraisal system using nine points to evaluate employee performance, helping identify areas for improvement.

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Leadership Development Program

A plan aimed at preparing qualified individuals to assume leadership roles.

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Management Development Program

Training designed to enhance the skills of individuals managing resources, including people.

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Career Development

A continuous process of planning an individual's professional growth.

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Vertical Advancement

Moving upwards in a company hierarchy, potentially within the same department.

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Diagonal Advancement

Moving upwards in a company, but transitioning to a different department.

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Lateral Advancement

Shifting to a similar position but in a different path or department.

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Study Notes

People Resourcing

  • People resourcing encompasses employment activities like workforce planning, recruitment, and selection, ensuring organizations have the necessary personnel.
  • Workforce planning is a process analyzing current workforce, forecasting needs, and implementing solutions to align with organizational goals.
  • Hard workforce planning assesses the supply and demand for personnel with specific skills.
  • Soft workforce planning examines the implications of business strategies on people development, culture, and numbers of employees.
  • Workforce planning incidence includes: succession planning (62%), flexible working (53%), demand-supply forecasting (53%), skills audit/gap analysis (49%), and talent management (42%).
  • Reasons for workforce planning are: optimizing resource use, identifying potential problems, and minimizing bad decision-making risks.
  • Planning is also undertaken for process benefits and organizational reasons (e.g., connecting HR plans to business plans, coordinating decision-making, communicating plans).

Recruitment and Selection

  • Recruitment is finding suitable employees, while selection involves choosing from applicants.
  • Recruitment and selection are a crucial component of meeting organizational staffing needs.
  • Senior staff departures can create costly implications for companies.
  • Recruitement and selection process requires careful consideration at 10 stages: defining requirements, attracting candidates, appraising applications, interviewing/assessment centers, testing, assessing candidates, checking references, checking the background, offering employment, and following up.
  • Defining requirements entail detailing the number and types of employees needed, which informs recruitment plans.
  • Recruitment requirements can be: creating new positions, expanding existing activities, or replacing personnel, and are described in role profiles or descriptions, and person specifications.

Person Specifications and Employer Brand

  • Recruitment or job specifications define knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a role.
  • These include behavioral competencies required for tasks, such as market expansion or improved sales.
  • The employer brand represents an organization's image as an excellent place to work.
  • The employer brand is about conveying employee experience, from beginning to end of employment.
  • The employer brand entails analyzing the recruitment process to identify the best candidates and their value to the organization.

Candidate Attraction and Sourcing

  • Analyzing strengths and weaknesses of the employer is a key component of improving the employer brand, which aims to make the organization an attractive employer.
  • Recruitment specifications must consider job needs, knowledge skills, and abilities, as well as outlining qualification requirements.
  • Candidates can be sourced from internal and external channels.
  • Internal candidates, such as former employees, are prioritized.
  • External sourcing involves utilizing online platforms, agencies, and social media.

Selection Methods and Testing

  • Face-to-face interviews build interviewer-candidate rapport and are preferred over video calls or other virtual formats.
  • Structured interviews use predefined questions for all candidates, to mitigate biases and provide a fair evaluation of interviewee competencies.
  • Competency-based interviews assess candidates' required competencies to perform the job, which is an effective screening method.
  • Tests measure various skills (intelligence, personality, and abilities), providing useful data for candidate evaluation.
  • Norms in tests are important when considering the test results and comparisons.

Checking Applications and References

  • Candidate applications are checked for accuracy and verified with former employers or universities.
  • References provide information on applicant credentials and work history to assess suitability.
  • Checking references is critical, as it allows verification of applicant information.

Talent Management

  • Talent management encompasses engaging, developing, managing, and retaining employees to meet business goals.
  • This approach aims to equip the organization with a talent pool that can fulfill current and future needs for talent.
  • Talent policies provide a roadmap for workforce management.
  • A talent pool ensures that competent individuals are available to fill critical roles.
  • Talent identification and development are integral parts of workforce planning.

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This quiz explores the key concepts of people resourcing, focusing on workforce planning, recruitment, and selection. It discusses both hard and soft workforce planning, including the strategic implications of business plans on personnel management. Understand the importance of various workforce planning activities and their impact on organizational success.

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