Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Does Recruiting Belong In HR?


What you say!!! Recruiting obviously belongs to the Human Resource function. Maybe, maybe not.

There may be benefits to moving the staffing function from HR to Marketing. Although this idea may not be appropriate for all organizations, it might be beneficial for a consumer based business that recruits from people who are potential customers.

If the business wants to expand its brand and become more integrated with its clientele, why not integrate the marketing of the product together with the marketing of the firm? Anyone who has recruited will tell you that it is a sales activity. Not only is a recruiter trying to sell the prospect on the opportunity but the company is being sold to the candidate.

Imagine the benefits and the value proposition that could be gained by this approach. Now, if I could only find a buyer who I can sell this idea to. Oh, I forgot! I am in HR not sales, pity...
What do you think?
By Michael L. Salisbury www.hralliance.biz
 

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