Hiring the right people is the lifeblood of most organisations. Getting it wrong can be costly and detrimental to morale. The ‘war for talent’ is fierce, particularly within the professional sector, and growing businesses and organisations need a clear strategy to recruit and retain the brightest and the best.
Traditional recruitment practices have changed with rapid advancements in technology and social media. The powerful generations now entering the workplace demand a new approach to attract, engage and retain them for longer.
Written by an experienced expert in talent acquisition and organisation development, this innovative book is informed by interviews with thought leaders in the recruitment field and takes a structured approach to sourcing, hiring and inducting talented people. Its accessible style allows the reader to ‘dip in’ and select relevant advice depending on where they are in the hiring cycle.
Key issues addressed in this book include:
- How recruitment has evolved and the ‘new rules of recruitment’
- The characteristics of a good recruitment strategy
- Building a strong employer brand to attract ideal candidates
- How to successfully source and select the right candidates
- How best to embed new talent in your organisation and increase the likelihood of retaining them for longer.
Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1: The New Rules of Recruitment
- Chapter 2: Defining Recruitment Needs
- Chapter 3: Defining Your Employer Brand
- Chapter 4: Sourcing Ideal Candidates
- Chapter 5: The Recruitment Process
- Chapter 6: Onboarding: The First 100 Days
- Appendix A: Illustrative Scenario: Athlone Accounting Solutions
The Author
Dr Mary E. Collins is a Chartered Psychologist who has worked in the leadership development/talent management field since 2003. Her current role with the RCSI Institute of Leadership involves working with senior leaders in the healthcare sector to develop their capabilities through a range of executive development and academic programmes. Prior to joining RCSI, she was Head of Talent and Learning for Deloitte Ireland.
Mary is an Accredited Professional Executive Coach and Coach Assessor with the Association of Coaching, a committee member of the Coaching Psychology Division of the Psychological Society of Ireland and a council member of the Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD). She also leads a successful business psychology practice.
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