Recruiting is just like any other important business function. If it doesn’t start with a sound plan and strategy, it is destined to wallow in mediocrity. The head of the function needs to start the strategic planning process realizing that recruiting is just another form of a customer relationship, and its problems are much like those in quality control and supply chain management. But if they fail to see the similarities and learn from them, they are likely to “blow it” when they develop their staffing strategy! If you want to know if your recruiting strategy is advanced or just run of the mill, then use the following checklist to determine if yours needs revising. The Plan and the Strategy
Recruiting Systems and Tools
Metrics and Rewards
Recruiting Targets
The People in the Recruiting Function
And Finally…