This session focuses on the fundamentals of effective recruitment and selection processes, emphasizing metrics, tools, and best practices that HR professionals can use to attract, assess, and retain top talent. Key concepts highlight both strategic and operational approaches to building a strong workforce.
Employment Branding and EVP: Building an attractive employer reputation and offering a compelling employee value proposition to recruit and retain talent.
Recruitment Metrics: Understanding metrics like yield ratios, quality of hire, cost per hire, and days to fill for measuring recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
Candidate Screening and Tools: Leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment management systems to streamline the hiring process.
Reliability and Validity in Assessments: Ensuring consistency and accuracy in tests and evaluations, including measures like predictive and content validity.
Bias in Recruitment: Recognizing and mitigating biases such as anchoring, halo/horn effect, and confirmation bias to ensure fair hiring practices.
Legal Considerations: Key cases like Griggs v. Duke Power and Washington v. Davis underline the importance of job-related hiring practices.
Assessment Centers and Simulations: Utilizing methods such as in-basket exercises and expectancy charts to evaluate candidates comprehensively.
Ethical Hiring: Addressing negligent hiring risks and applying the Qualified Privilege Doctrine to provide honest and lawful feedback about candidates.This session equips HR professionals with actionable insights and techniques to enhance recruitment strategies, ensure legal compliance, and foster equitable hiring processes, illustrated by practical examples from leading organizations.