Recruit+and+Select

= ﻿BSBHRM506A Manage Recruitment, Selection and Induction =

**Are your Recruitment processes enabling the recruitment of appropriate staff?** **Is the selection process meeting legislative requirements?** **Induction - information or empowering?** As the manager of the Human Resource processes in an organisation the review, monitoring and improvement of recruitment, selection and induction ensures the employment of individuals which will suit organisational needs. This unit provides the participants with the skills and knowledge to assess current processes, improve or develop new methods to hire staff, meet all legislative requirements and empower staff.

FACILITATOR
Dennis Hine dennis.hine@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 4868 0129

UNIT RESOURCES
This unit is supported by the prescribed textbook: //Managing Human Resource Systems 2nd Edition by Rod Jones.//

Chapter 17 - Developing recruitment, selection and induction policies and procedures. Chapter 18 - Recruiting and selecting staff. Chapter 19 - Managing staff orientation and induction.
 * Part 5: Managing Staffing Systems: Recruitment, Selection and Induction**

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Topic 1 - Developing Recruitment, Selection and Induction Policies and Procedures
The process of recruitment is varied depending on the size of the organisation and staffing needs. Managing the processes includes writing and evaluating organisational plans and policies, developing procedures and supporting documentation, optimising the technology used, obtaining support from organisational management and ensuring communication processes are in place to inform staff. Training methods and ongoing monitoring procedures ensure continued success.

TOPIC NOTES AND RESOURCES
Chapter 17 of your text, Rod Jones addresses the theory components of this element of competency. Additional handouts are provided below to enhance your learning.



TOPIC ACTIVITIES
Complete the following activities to enhance your learning. Activity 17.7, 17.9 and 17.19.

Topic 2 - Recruit and Select Staff
The process of recruitment and selection is vital to the success of an organisation. As shown in topic 1 the framework developed allows for the policies and procedures to ensure the outcomes of recruitment attracts the best applicants for the position. Recruitment has to include the following:
 * determination of current and future human resource needs
 * current position descriptions and personal specifications
 * training provided for individuals involved in the process
 * advertising which complies with relevant legislation
 * utilisation of specialist agencies where required
 * selection processes vary according to requirements
 * documentation for employment are current and meet legislation

If you have studies Certificate IV you would have completed the recruitment process in full ensuring all of the above.

TOPIC NOTES AND RESOURCES
Chapter 18 of your text, Rod Jones addresses the theory components of this element of competency. Additional handouts are provided below to enhance your learning.



TOPIC ACTIVITIES
Complete the following activities to enhance your learning. Activity 18.2 and 18.10

Topic 3 - Manage Staff Induction
Staff induction is the first impression of an organisation the staff members will receive. Induction is the most formal of training an individual will participate where all organisational processes, procedures and formalities are introduced. In order to ensure the induction process provides for long term information the following needs to be addressed:
 * 1) training for staff members involved in induction.
 * 2) induction processes are clearly documented.
 * 3) probationary employees are monitored and feedback provided.
 * 4) induction processes include feedback from members involved.
 * 5) Monitor and refine induction processes and policies.

TOPIC NOTES AND RESOURCES
Chapter 19 of your text, Rod Jones addresses the theory components of this element of competency. An additional handout is provided below to enhance your learning.



TOPIC ACTIVITIES
Complete the following activities to enhance your learning. Self-check questions 6 and 7 pg 441