Recruitment policy of an organization is affected by various factors. These factors may be divided into dimensions:- internal factors and external factors as follows:
1. Internal Factors Affecting Recruitment
For the internal mechanism of the organization, some of internal factors that affect recruitment are as follows:
i. Size of the organization
Recruitment process is affected by the size of the organization to a large extent. Experience suggests that larger organizations recruits more candidates than small ones. Large organizations find recruitment less problematic than small organizations.
ii. Recruiting Policy
The recruitment policy of the firm also affects the recruitment process. This policy is concerned with candidates from outside the organization, whereas others want to recruit from internal sources.
iii. Image of the organization
Image or goodwill of the organization also affects the recruitment. Organizations having good image can attract potential and competent candidates to a large extent. Good public relation, rendering public services, etc. help to enhance the image and reputation of the organization.
iv. Image of job
Jobs having good image in terms of better remuneration, working condition, promotion, career development opportunities etc can attract the potential and qualified candidates to a large extent.
2. External Factors Affecting Recruitment
External factors are concerned with the environmental changes that will take place in the external environment of organization. Some of the external factors that affect recruitment policy are as follows:
i. Demographic factors
A demography is the study of human population in terms of age, sex, occupation, religion, composition, ethnicity etc. The demographic factors have profound influence on recruitment process.
ii. Labor market
Labor market constitutes the force of demand and supply of labor of particular importance. For instance, if demand for a particular skill is high relative to its supply, the recruitment process evolves more efforts. Contrary to it, if supply is more than demand, the recruitment process will be easier.
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iii. Unemployment situations
Unemployment rate of particular area is yet another influencing factor of recruitment process. If the unemployment rate is high, the recruitment process will be simpler and vice versa.
iv. Social and political environment
The forces of social and political environment also influence recruitment policy. For instance, the change in government can have a direct impact upon recruitment policy of the company due to change in government rules and regulations.
vi. Legal considerations
Legal considerations with regard to employment provision for under-privileged castes etc. will have a positive impact on recruitment policy of the organization.