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Having the right employees in the right positions is a key element in the success of any business. Help to teach your HR employees important strategies and techniques using our effective Recruiting and Hiring Employees corporate training course.

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What Is Recruitment in HR?

Recruiting & Hiring Employees • 35K views • 3 min

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3 hours of educational videos

79 self-paced lessons

15 practice tests

Expert Contributor: Paul Mckinney

Paul has been in higher education for 17 years. He has a master's degree and is earning his PhD in Community College Leadership.

14 chapters in Recruiting & Hiring Employees

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Ch 1. Introduction to Recruitment {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494525].percentComplete}}% complete

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Lesson 1 - What Is Recruitment in HR? What Is Recruitment in HR?	Video Take Quiz
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Lesson 2 - Attrition & Newly Created Vacancies: Definition, Recruitment Process & Differences Attrition & Newly Created Vacancies: Definition, Recruitment Process & Differences	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 3 - Types of Employee Classification Types of Employee Classification	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 4 - Characteristics of Effective Recruiters Characteristics of Effective Recruiters	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 5 - Challenges in HR Recruitment: Examples & Solutions Challenges in HR Recruitment: Examples & Solutions	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 6 - Ethics in HR Recruitment Ethics in HR Recruitment	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 7 - How Poor Recruiting, Hiring & Retention Practices Cause Problems How Poor Recruiting, Hiring & Retention Practices Cause Problems	Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 2. HR Forecasting & Workforce Planning {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494535].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Internal and External Environments of Business Internal and External Environments of Business			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - HR Forecasting: Techniques & Methods HR Forecasting: Techniques & Methods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Workforce Analysis Considerations: Staffing & Planning Workforce Analysis Considerations: Staffing & Planning			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Applying Systems Thinking to Workforce Planning Applying Systems Thinking to Workforce Planning			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - International HR: Global Workforce Planning & Employment International HR: Global Workforce Planning & Employment			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 3. Job Design & Analysis {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494539].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Job Design: Definition and Purpose Job Design: Definition and Purpose			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Importance of Job Specifications, Job Descriptions, and Position Descriptions The Importance of Job Specifications, Job Descriptions, and Position Descriptions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Job Analysis & Evaluation: Definition, Process & Methods Job Analysis & Evaluation: Definition, Process & Methods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Four Methods of Job Evaluation: Ranking, Classification, Point & Factor Comparison Four Methods of Job Evaluation: Ranking, Classification, Point & Factor Comparison			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 4. Types of Recruiting {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494541].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Proactive vs. Reactive Recruitment: Definition & Differences Proactive vs. Reactive Recruitment: Definition & Differences			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Passive Recruiting: Definition, Purpose & Strategies Passive Recruiting: Definition, Purpose & Strategies			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Internal Recruitment: Definition, Methods & Process Internal Recruitment: Definition, Methods & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - External Recruitment: Advantages, Disadvantages & Methods External Recruitment: Advantages, Disadvantages & Methods			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 5. Recruitment Methods & Strategies {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494547].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Using Recruitment Events to Reach Candidates Using Recruitment Events to Reach Candidates			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Recruiting Through Professional Associations & Labor Unions Recruiting Through Professional Associations & Labor Unions			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Job Bidding as a Recruitment Method Job Bidding as a Recruitment Method			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Digital Recruitment: Definition & Strategies Digital Recruitment: Definition & Strategies			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Role of Company Brand in HR Recruitment The Role of Company Brand in HR Recruitment			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Aligning Recruitment Strategy with Organizational Strategy Aligning Recruitment Strategy with Organizational Strategy			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Recruitment Plan: Definition, Purpose & Components Recruitment Plan: Definition, Purpose & Components			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Alternatives to Recruitment: Purpose, Advantages, & Disadvantages Alternatives to Recruitment: Purpose, Advantages, & Disadvantages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Flexible Staffing vs. Recruitment: Benefits & Drawbacks Flexible Staffing vs. Recruitment: Benefits & Drawbacks			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - What is Outsourcing? - Definition & Benefits What is Outsourcing? - Definition & Benefits			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 6. Recruitment Case Studies {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494557].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - HRM Case Study: Social Media in Recruitment for General Mills HRM Case Study: Social Media in Recruitment for General Mills			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - HRM Case Study: Southwest & Innovative Recruitment Methods HRM Case Study: Southwest & Innovative Recruitment Methods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - HRM Case Study: Tech Companies' Cutthroat Recruitment HRM Case Study: Tech Companies' Cutthroat Recruitment			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - HRM Case Study: Data Driven Hiring Process at Google HRM Case Study: Data Driven Hiring Process at Google			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 7. Diversity & Culture Fit in Recruiting {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494563].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What is Workforce Diversity? - Definition & Issues What is Workforce Diversity? - Definition & Issues			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Diversity in Recruiting: Importance & Impact Diversity in Recruiting: Importance & Impact			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Cultural Fit in Selection & Recruitment Cultural Fit in Selection & Recruitment			Video Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - What is Employment Law? - An Introduction to Employment Law What is Employment Law? - An Introduction to Employment Law			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is Equal Employment Opportunity? - Definition, Laws & Policies What is Equal Employment Opportunity? - Definition, Laws & Policies			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Affirmative Action and EEOC Affirmative Action and EEOC			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - How the Immigration Reform & Control Act Impacts HR Recruitment & Selection How the Immigration Reform & Control Act Impacts HR Recruitment & Selection			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - How the Patriot Act Impacts HR Recruitment & Selection How the Patriot Act Impacts HR Recruitment & Selection			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Abiding by HRM Laws Regarding Recruitment & Selection Abiding by HRM Laws Regarding Recruitment & Selection			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Legal & Illegal Pre-Employment Questions Legal & Illegal Pre-Employment Questions			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Retaining Records in HR Recruiting: Purpose & Federal Requirements Retaining Records in HR Recruiting: Purpose & Federal Requirements			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Responding to Discrimination Charges in HR Recruitment & Selection Responding to Discrimination Charges in HR Recruitment & Selection			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 9. Recruitment & Hiring Analytics {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494577].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Recruiting Analytics: Purpose & Examples Recruiting Analytics: Purpose & Examples			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Applying Predictive Analytics to the Hiring Process Applying Predictive Analytics to the Hiring Process			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Recruitment Process Metrics: Types & Examples Recruitment Process Metrics: Types & Examples			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 10. Interview Types & Techniques {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494585].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Common Staffing Selection Methods: Definitions, Interview Types, Pros & Cons Common Staffing Selection Methods: Definitions, Interview Types, Pros & Cons			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Employment Interviews: Types, Formats & Components Employment Interviews: Types, Formats & Components			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Pre-Screening Job Applicants: Purpose & Techniques Pre-Screening Job Applicants: Purpose & Techniques			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Interview Question Techniques for Recruiters & Hiring Managers Interview Question Techniques for Recruiters & Hiring Managers			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Avoiding Bias in Employment Interviews Avoiding Bias in Employment Interviews			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Interview Documentation: Purpose & Components Interview Documentation: Purpose & Components			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Taking Effective Notes During Job Interviews Taking Effective Notes During Job Interviews			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Background Checks: Definition & Laws Background Checks: Definition & Laws			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Obtaining, Checking & Releasing Employment References Obtaining, Checking & Releasing Employment References			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Defamation of Character: Laws & Cases Defamation of Character: Laws & Cases			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 12. Employee Selection {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494603].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - The Employee Placement Process: Definition & Factors The Employee Placement Process: Definition & Factors			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Criteria for Employee Selection: Types & Process Criteria for Employee Selection: Types & Process			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Purpose of Resume Analysis in the Employee Selection Process The Purpose of Resume Analysis in the Employee Selection Process			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Statistical Approach to Hiring: Description & Models Statistical Approach to Hiring: Description & Models			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Employee Selection Tests: Types, Advantages & Disadvantages Employee Selection Tests: Types, Advantages & Disadvantages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - State Approaches to Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing State Approaches to Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Employee Tests: Proper Design & Validation Studies Employee Tests: Proper Design & Validation Studies			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 13. Understanding Employee Compensation & Benefits {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494613].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Understanding Employee Compensation Understanding Employee Compensation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Compensation Management: Theories & Challenges Compensation Management: Theories & Challenges			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - HR Compensation & Benefits: Definition & Policies HR Compensation & Benefits: Definition & Policies			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What Determines Direct Financial Compensation? What Determines Direct Financial Compensation?			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Job Pay Systems: Types & Examples Job Pay Systems: Types & Examples			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Common Compensation Systems: Salary, Hourly, Contractor, Pay-For-Performance Common Compensation Systems: Salary, Hourly, Contractor, Pay-For-Performance			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Incentive Compensation Plans: Merit Pay, Piece Rates, Commissions, Bonuses & Skills-Based Incentive Compensation Plans: Merit Pay, Piece Rates, Commissions, Bonuses & Skills-Based			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Profit Sharing & Ownership: Features & Criticisms Profit Sharing & Ownership: Features & Criticisms			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Insurance & Flexible Benefits for Employees Insurance & Flexible Benefits for Employees			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Compensation & Benefits: Laws & Regulations Compensation & Benefits: Laws & Regulations			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 14. Job Offers & Employment Contracts {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[494619].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Coordinating the Job Offer & Counteroffer Process as a Manager Coordinating the Job Offer & Counteroffer Process as a Manager			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Job Offer Letters: Important Terms, Documents & Examples Job Offer Letters: Important Terms, Documents & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Employment Contracts: Definition, Purpose & Components Employment Contracts: Definition, Purpose & Components			Text Lesson Take Quiz

Course Practice Test

Recruiting & Hiring Employees Practice Test

About This Course

We've made it easy to use this course: simply refer to individual chapters, focusing on the topics you feel your employees need to review most. You can have them review such subjects as staffing and job analysis, interview techniques, the employee placement process, compensation and benefits, recruitment metrics and so much more. Test what they have learned with assessment quizzes that help determine when they're ready to starting implementing the strategies discussed in the chapters.

How It Works

This online course is available 24/7 from any device, so it's easy to fit training into any part of the workday or to have employees review the material in the evening or weekends. You could even print lesson transcripts to create quick-reference materials.

The course contains:

Short, engaging lessons on recruiting, hiring and other HR practices that take 10 minutes or less to review
Brief quizzes that quickly measure what employees have retained from each lesson
Chapter exams to mark one's readiness in moving from one topic to the next
A final exam that indicates an employee fully understands all concepts covered in the course and can implement these practices to improve your HR department

How It Helps

Increases likelihood of hiring the right person for the job: Employees will be prepared to put processes into action that ensures your HR employees are properly selecting and hiring the best job candidates.
Improves production: After learning how to fill important roles with the best-suited individuals, thus leading to better production and job results.
Maintains proper staffing: Your HR employees can become more adept at analyzing staffing needs and ensuring that workflow is consistently handled so your company runs smoothly and efficiently.

Skills Covered

Once they have completed this course, your employees should understand:

How to employ HR forecasting methods
The importance of job descriptions, analysis and evaluation
Different recruiting methods and strategies
The impact and effects of employment laws on recruiting and hiring
Pre-screening and interviewing techniques
Compensation and benefits systems
Making job offers and composing contracts

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