Discussion
Consider Jim Collins' bus analogy in Good to Great. In one sense, recruiting is "getting the right people on the bus" and career management is "getting them in the right seats." Many employers do not follow the textbook's perfect model of managing their employees' careers. Being passive about one's career doesn't usually produce good results.
1. Discuss the elements of a recruitment strategy.
2. How can a company be most successful in attracting talent?
3. How can a company ensure they are putting the right person in the right job?
4. What methods can a company use to meet the career goals of their existing workforce?
5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruiting?
6. Explain why a diverse recruitment strategy is important today.
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