Online Recruiting and Selection: Innovations in Talent Acquisition (TMEZ - Talent Management Essentials) (Paperback)

by Douglas H.  Reynolds (Author), John A. Weiner (Author)
Key Phrases: online staffing systems, talent assessment program, candidate privacy, United States, The Business Case, Cross-Cultural Deployment (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"The lessons on data security, ensuring quality, and legal ramifications are must-read wisdom for anyone who has responsibility for an online recruiting and selection system. HR and IT professionals need this book at their fingertips."
–Jeffrey Stanton, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Author of The Visible Employee

"This is an excellent, practical resource for anyone who wants actionable advice on how to balance the efficiency of the recruiting process with the quality of hiring decisions."
–Jennifer R. Burnett, Talent Management Executive

"For years, many of us have been working in the space of online talent acquisition as pioneers, without a clear map, using best judgment, and learning as we go. The first of its kind, this book presents the culmination of these learnings into a useful guide."
–Adam Malamut, Ph.D., Vice President, Talent Management, Marriott International

"Reynolds and Weiner bring extensive experience to their extremely useful treatment of this complex topic, bringing together diverse bodies of knowledge in information technology, human resource strategy, and psychological testing and assessment."
–Paul R. Sackett, University of Minnesota

"No executive or HR professional should conduct online screening or testing of job applicants without reading this excellent book. The authors not only discuss significant efficiencies that can accrue from online assessment, but also  examine  support systems that will ensure quality data are collected to facilitate personnel decision making."
–Neal Schmitt, Michigan State University

"Online Recruiting and Selection is essential reading for any manager or executive who needs to make good business decisions about people in an era of ever-changing new technology."
–Dr. Wendy S. Becker, Editor, The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, Associate Professor of Management, Shippensburg University

Product Description
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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (June 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405182296
• ISBN-13: 978-1405182294
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #301,217 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Talent Management Essentials Series.