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Online Recruiting and Selection Douglas H. Reynolds

Online Recruiting and Selection By Douglas H. Reynolds

Online Recruiting and Selection by Douglas H. Reynolds

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The practice of recruitment and selection of new employees into large organizations has changed dramatically over the past decade. This shift is due primarily to the rapid evolution of Internet-based technologies to facilitate and accelerate the staffing process.

Online Recruiting and Selection Summary

Online Recruiting and Selection: Innovations in Talent Acquisition by Douglas H. Reynolds

In Online Recruiting and Selection, Reynolds and Weiner provide an accessible introduction to implementing and operating Web-based tools for hiring in organizations.* Discusses recent trends and their implications for new advancements in the field of technology-based hiring* Explains key factors for developing an effective recruiting web site, choosing the right assessment tools, and designing integrated talent acquisition systems* Discusses issues such as the proper environment for deploying tests and other assessments, the implications of global access, and data security and privacy policies* Reviews regulations and professional standards for measurement and personnel selection, including new rules governing the treatment of Internet job applicants, the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, and the Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures

About Douglas H. Reynolds

Douglas H. Reynolds, Ph.D., is the Vice President of Assessment Technology for Development Dimensions International (DDI). Doug's work is focused on the design of assessments used for workforce selection and career development. He has implemented large-scale assessment programs with many Fortune 500 companies and several federal agencies. Doug focuses much of his work on the use of Internet technologies to support HR systems in large organizations. John A. Weiner, M.A., is Vice President of Research Strategy and Products at PSI Services, LLC, where he is responsible for the strategic direction of PSI's assessment products and services for employee selection and development. Over a 25-year career in the assessment industry, John has led the development and implementation of sound and legally defensible instruments and systems for talent acquisition in hundreds of business and government organizations. He has worked extensively in the design and implementation of automated assessment systems. Series Editor: Steven G. Rogelberg, Ph.D., is Professor and Director of Organizational Science at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He is a prolific and nationally recognized scholar. Besides his academic work, he founded and/or led three successful talent management consulting organizations/units.

Table of Contents

Series Editor's Preface Preface Part I: The Context for Online Talent Acquisition 1. The Context and Business Case for Technology-Based Recruitment and Selection Driving Factors: A Brief History of HR Technology Tools The Labor Market Context: We Need Good People! The Business Landscape: Shape Up or Ship Out Growth of the Internet Science-Based Selection Methods The Human Resources Challenge: Better, Faster, Cheaper ... and More Strategic Efficiency and Speed Insight and Predictive Accuracy Strategic Impact 2. The Technology Landscape Mainframes, PCs, and Client-Server Computer Architecture The Internet Changes Everything The Pressure to Integrate New Integration Facilitators The Next New Paradigm Software Delivery Models in Transition Behind the Firewall Application Service Provider (ASP) Software as a Service (SaaS) Technology Trends and Software Users and Buyers Customization versus Configuration Software Maintenance Further Reading 3. Foundations for Online Assessment The Role of Professionally Developed Assessments Effective Selection of People into Organizations: Value and Risk Purpose of Assessment The Value of Assessment - Organizations Have Much to Gain (or Lose)Assessment Risks Essential Measurement Concepts Validity Reliability Types of Measurement Error Measuring Reliability Score Interpretation Professional Practice Standards and Legal Considerations Professional Standards and Principles Fair Employment Laws Federal Guidelines on Testing and Recruitment 4. Building the System: Models for the Design of Online Recruiting and Testing Systems Typical Recruitment and Selection Steps and Website Components Attracting Candidates through a Careers Site Describing Jobs and Careers Collecting Personal Information Screening Testing Simulation-Based Assessment Interviewing The Hiring Decision and Beyond Tracking Tools Assembling the System Need for Insight Need to Cast a Wide Recruiting Net Need for Speed Candidate Commitment Managing the System Part II: Designing and Implementing Online Staffing Systems 5. Designing Online Recruiting and Screening Websites Talent Acquisition: Two Disciplines Tools to Support Recruitment Tools to Support Screening and Selection Designing Internet Recruiting Sites Common Recruiting Site Components Employer Overview Job Information Profile Matching Apply Now Designing Online Screening Tools Resume-Centric Applicant Screening Questionnaire-Based Applicant Screening Common Risks Associated with Online Screening Defining Basic Qualifications Critical Issues to Resolve When is a Job Seeker an Applicant? How Detailed Should the Screening Process be? How Should Applicants be Progressed through the Selection Process? Summary 6. Deploying Automated Tests Types of Assessment Tools Assessment Content - More Than Meets the Eye Assessment Format - Something Old, Something New Considerations for Using Different Types of Assessments Purpose of Assessment Program Size Job Type and Level Validation Requirements Legal Defensibility Resource Planning Technology Considerations for Online Assessment Presentation of Item Content Navigation Features and Functions Examinee Instructions Testing Time Security Critical Issues to Resolve 7. Tracking Tools for Staffing Managers and Recruiters Information for Recruiters Managing Job Requisitions Managing Candidates Information for Hiring Managers Information for HR Specialists Critical Issues to Resolve Integration with the ATS Data Storage, Reporting, and Archiving ATS Customization vs. Configuration 8. Systems Design and Integration Key Elements for System Design Design Elements Integration Concepts and Approaches Linking Processes - Exchanging Instructions between Systems Linking Data - Exchanging Information between Systems Critical Issues to Resolve Part III: Consequences and Issues Associated with Online Deployment 9. Managing the Environment Ensuring Quality in the Deployment of Online Staffing Systems Issues and Challenges Proctored vs. Unproctored Administration Test Environment Issues Technology Issues Security Issues Cheating Unqualified Applicants Access to Technology The Candidate Experience Strategies for Managing Online Assessment Systems Summary 10. Cross-Cultural Deployment Adapting Talent Assessment Programs across Cultures Issues and Challenges Administrative Considerations Measurement Quality Concerns Professional Challenges Technology Challenges Strategies for Cross-Cultural Deployment Summary 11. Candidate Privacy and Data Security European Data Protection Rules: A Foundational Framework Design Considerations for Data and Privacy Protection Notice Choice Onward Transfer Access Security Data Integrity Enforcement Other Privacy Rules Fundamentals of Internet Data Security Password Protection Role-Based Security History and Log Files Encryption Additional Security Considerations 12. Conclusion: The (Possible) Future of Automated Staffing Talent Supply-Chain Management Evidence-Based Management Network Organizations and Social Software Self-Service HR New Technologies to Drive Efficiency, Realism, Interest, and Engagement Concluding Thoughts Appendix. Assessment Fundamentals Criterion-Related Validation Content Validation Reliability Indices Measurement Scales Fairness in Testing Differential Prediction Analysis Adverse Impact Analysis Selected References for Further Reading Notes Index

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GOR013769811
9781405182294
1405182296
Online Recruiting and Selection: Innovations in Talent Acquisition by Douglas H. Reynolds
Douglas H. Reynolds
Talent Management Essentials
Used - Like New
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20090508
232
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