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What are best practices in recruitment and selection primarily designed to ensure?
What are best practices in recruitment and selection primarily designed to ensure?
- Enhance employee friendships in the workplace
- Promote arbitrary decision-making in hiring
- Reduce bad hiring decisions (correct)
- Maximize personal preferences in hiring
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of best practices in recruitment?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of best practices in recruitment?
- Legally defensible
- Supported by empirical evidence
- Based on unproven practices (correct)
- Valid and reliable
How do best practices impact an organization's overall effectiveness?
How do best practices impact an organization's overall effectiveness?
- They lead to random selection of candidates
- They contribute to positive financial outcomes (correct)
- They complicate the hiring process
- They make recruitment less ethical
Why is legal defensibility important in recruitment practices?
Why is legal defensibility important in recruitment practices?
What role do HR professionals play in the recruitment and selection process?
What role do HR professionals play in the recruitment and selection process?
What does the term 'bad hires' refer to in recruitment?
What does the term 'bad hires' refer to in recruitment?
Which of the following is a common misconception about recruitment processes?
Which of the following is a common misconception about recruitment processes?
How can the use of personality assessments affect recruitment outcomes?
How can the use of personality assessments affect recruitment outcomes?
What is the first step in developing a recruitment strategy?
What is the first step in developing a recruitment strategy?
Which of the following is a consideration when developing the applicant pool?
Which of the following is a consideration when developing the applicant pool?
What does the selection committee do after screening applicants?
What does the selection committee do after screening applicants?
Which activity follows the completion of reference and background checks?
Which activity follows the completion of reference and background checks?
What is necessary to effectively review the recruiting and selection process?
What is necessary to effectively review the recruiting and selection process?
Which method is used to assess candidates during the review and selection process?
Which method is used to assess candidates during the review and selection process?
Identifying target applicant pools is part of what recruitment process step?
Identifying target applicant pools is part of what recruitment process step?
Establishing a budget for the recruitment process is part of which step?
Establishing a budget for the recruitment process is part of which step?
What is the primary purpose of ethical standards in recruitment and selection?
What is the primary purpose of ethical standards in recruitment and selection?
Which of the following principles is NOT included in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists?
Which of the following principles is NOT included in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists?
What should professionals do to better understand ethical standards related to their work?
What should professionals do to better understand ethical standards related to their work?
Which is a common ethical dilemma encountered during employment testing?
Which is a common ethical dilemma encountered during employment testing?
Which aspect of psychological testing is governed by ethical standards?
Which aspect of psychological testing is governed by ethical standards?
How can clients express concerns over a psychologist’s testing practices?
How can clients express concerns over a psychologist’s testing practices?
What does responsible caring emphasize in the context of ethical standards?
What does responsible caring emphasize in the context of ethical standards?
Why is it important to adhere to professional standards in recruitment and selection?
Why is it important to adhere to professional standards in recruitment and selection?
What is one primary advantage of obtaining a CPHR designation?
What is one primary advantage of obtaining a CPHR designation?
How do CPHRs demonstrate their commitment to the profession?
How do CPHRs demonstrate their commitment to the profession?
What does maintaining the CPHR designation require from professionals?
What does maintaining the CPHR designation require from professionals?
What does belonging to the CPHR knowledge community provide to HR professionals?
What does belonging to the CPHR knowledge community provide to HR professionals?
Which of the following is a requirement of CPHR's National Code of Ethics?
Which of the following is a requirement of CPHR's National Code of Ethics?
What impact does obtaining a CPHR designation generally have on HR professionals' careers?
What impact does obtaining a CPHR designation generally have on HR professionals' careers?
What is a key benefit of CPHRs' commitment to ethical behavior?
What is a key benefit of CPHRs' commitment to ethical behavior?
What is the focus of the CPHR designation requirements set by provincial HR associations?
What is the focus of the CPHR designation requirements set by provincial HR associations?
What is the entry-level designation offered by the Human Resource Professional Association (HRPA) in Ontario?
What is the entry-level designation offered by the Human Resource Professional Association (HRPA) in Ontario?
Which designation is intended for HR professionals with managerial responsibilities in Ontario?
Which designation is intended for HR professionals with managerial responsibilities in Ontario?
What must individuals do to use the designation 'psychologist' in Canada?
What must individuals do to use the designation 'psychologist' in Canada?
Which organization represents all aspects of psychology in Canada?
Which organization represents all aspects of psychology in Canada?
What is the highest certification available from the HRPA for HR professionals actively involved in governance and business strategy?
What is the highest certification available from the HRPA for HR professionals actively involved in governance and business strategy?
What does the CPHR designation signify in the HR field in Canada?
What does the CPHR designation signify in the HR field in Canada?
Which statement is true regarding the qualifications for membership in the Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (CSIOP)?
Which statement is true regarding the qualifications for membership in the Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (CSIOP)?
Which designation served as a predecessor to the CPHR in Ontario?
Which designation served as a predecessor to the CPHR in Ontario?
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Study Notes
Why Recruitment and Selection Matter
- Recruitment and selection practices must ensure the quality and legality of hiring decisions
- Best practices are ethical, evidence-based, and compliant with legal obligations
- Effective recruitment and selection practices are crucial for organizational success
- The process has evolved beyond informal methods, requiring expertise and standardized approaches
Importance of HR Professionals
- HR professionals play a vital role in talent acquisition and management
- They are responsible for developing strategic recruitment and selection plans
- The field is highly regulated and certified HR professionals possess the skills and knowledge necessary for success
- Ethical behaviour and adherence to professional standards are paramount in HR practices
Key Steps in the Recruitment and Selection Process:
- Develop Recruitment Strategy: Identify positions to be filled, establish a selection committee, define goals, establish a budget, set timelines, review existing job descriptions, outline selection criteria, and create an ideal candidate profile.
- Develop the Applicant Pool: Analyze the labour market, consider employment equity, decide on internal/external recruitment, identify union-related clauses, define the target applicant pool, select appropriate recruitment methods, and place advertisements.
- Screen the Applicant Pool:
- Ensure a sufficient pool of applicants by renewing recruitment efforts if necessary
- Screen application forms and resumes
- Conduct short screening interviews (video or face-to-face)
- Create a long list of candidates for further review
- Review and Select Job Applicants:
- The selection committee develops a shortlist of candidates
- Arrange visits for shortlisted candidates
- Conduct realistic job previews
- Administer valid and reliable employment tests
- Utilize behavioral-based selection interviews
- Identify leading candidates
- Perform reference and background checks for leading candidates
- Make hiring recommendations
- Arrange required medical or physical examinations, contingent upon offers of employment.
- Evaluate the Recruiting and Selection Effort:
- Review the entire process, identifying strengths and weaknesses
- Assess the outcome of recruitment and selection
- Evaluate the performance of hired individuals
Evaluating Recruitment and Selection Efforts
- Regular evaluation is crucial to assess the effectiveness of the process
- Evaluate the quality of applicants and their long-term performance
- Track success rates and identify areas for improvement
Professional Certifications & Associations
- HRPA (Human Resource Professional Association) offers the CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation as an entry-level qualification
- CPA (Canadian Psychological Association) and its subset, CSIOP (Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) represent professionals in psychology, including industrial and organizational psychology
- CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) is a recognized professional designation for Canadian HR practitioners, emphasizing expertise and commitment to the field
Ethical Considerations in Recruitment and Selection
- Ethical codes and professional standards guide the conduct of recruitment and selection professionals
- CPHR Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct, CPA Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, and other professional codes provide ethical frameworks for the field
- Ethical standards address issues such as:
- Appropriate use of employment tests
- Qualification requirements for test administrators
- Confidentiality of test results
- Informed consent
- Test interpretation expertise
- Ethical dilemmas frequently arise during the recruitment and selection process
- Employment interviews are subject to the same ethical considerations and regulations as other employment tests
Ethical Principles in Psychological Testing
- Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists emphasizes four key ethical principles:
- Respect for dignity of persons and peoples
- Responsible caring
- Integrity in relationships
- Responsibility to society
- These principles guide ethical practices in psychological testing, including selection tests
- Focus is on protecting the welfare and dignity of test takers
- Complaints regarding the use of psychological tests can be filed with appropriate regulatory bodies
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