Background

The value and importance of Human Capital and talent is now fully recognised by successful organisations and the focus of HR Practitioners and Business Partners is turning more and more towards ensuring organisational sustainability in these areas. This has given rise to the urgent and pressing need to attract and retain the very best talent, part of that ability to attract and retain talent lies in Sourcing and Selection which is one of the first links in the HR Value Chain.

This programme has been designed to give delegates attending a broad understanding of the principles behind sourcing and selection of staff. Particular focus has been given to clarify the link between Sourcing and Selection and the strategic objectives of the organisation.

Content Overview

• The employer of choice;
• Sourcing of applicants;
• The acquisition process;
• The recruitment function;
• The selection process;
• The induction process.

Objectives

• Understand and explain the importance of, and steps to take to become an employer of choice;
• Discuss and use the different sources from which job applicants can be drawn;
• Discuss the advantages and implications of policies of internal and external appointment of staff;
• Apply an acquisition process that is suitable for the delegate's organisational own environment;
• Understand and discuss applicable legislation;
• Discuss and apply a suitable selection process;
• Implement an induction process which is suitable to the delegate's own working environment.