Recruitment can be defined as the practice and procedures which apply from the time at which as employer decides that it needs extra or replacement employees up until the time that a person is confirmed as a new employee and is ready to commence work on a specified date.

 

It covers practices such as job analysis, advertising, promotions, employee transfers, interviews, testing of employees, reference and background auditing, pre-employment health checks, preparing a contract of employment and making a job offer.

 

Recruitment issues are affected by legislation, company policies and good practice principles.

 

 

 

Employers should have a policy that aims to provide guidance and assistance to all managers and supervisors who are involved in recruitment, selection and promotion of employees.

 

It should outline the principles and procedures which are to be followed in the recruitment and selection process.

 

Matters covered in the policy should also include: