A- B-Zee
Contents
Abstract................................................................. P3
Introduction............................................................ P3
Findings................................................................. P3-P7
Conclusions........................................................... P7
References..............................................................P8
Abstract
A-B-Zee, which specialises on children products, has just been set up as an independent subsidiary of a well established leading UK retailer, Goodwins. The HR Director and the store managers of their two sites (London and northern) were faced with the challenge of recruiting sales assistants. Each store’s human resources target is to recruit 60 part-time sales assistants who met A-B-Zee’s minimum standards. They are to recruit a balanced work force across gender, age and ethnic group and also make sure that the recruitment process is cost effective. Contrasting challenges were experienced in the recruitment and selection process in the two sites. Whilst the London store experienced shortage in the labour market, the northern store experienced the opposite. Different measures were taken to address the various challenges faced by each store.
Introduction
This report evaluates the recent recruitment and selection arrangements for the sales assistants. It focuses on the opportunities and constraints that both the labour markets placed upon the recruitment and selection of sales assistants at A-B-Zee. It also examines the individual and organisational benefits that could be gained by providing non-standard working arrangements for sales assistants at A-B-Zee. The report finally proposes a strategy recommending how A-B-Zee’s next campaign might ensure a greater response from members of the ethnic minority community.
Organisation’s response to the opportunities and constraints placed upon it by both local labour markets in the recruitment and selection
Abstract................................................................. P3
Introduction............................................................ P3
Findings................................................................. P3-P7
Conclusions........................................................... P7
References..............................................................P8
Abstract
A-B-Zee, which specialises on children products, has just been set up as an independent subsidiary of a well established leading UK retailer, Goodwins. The HR Director and the store managers of their two sites (London and northern) were faced with the challenge of recruiting sales assistants. Each store’s human resources target is to recruit 60 part-time sales assistants who met A-B-Zee’s minimum standards. They are to recruit a balanced work force across gender, age and ethnic group and also make sure that the recruitment process is cost effective. Contrasting challenges were experienced in the recruitment and selection process in the two sites. Whilst the London store experienced shortage in the labour market, the northern store experienced the opposite. Different measures were taken to address the various challenges faced by each store.
Introduction
This report evaluates the recent recruitment and selection arrangements for the sales assistants. It focuses on the opportunities and constraints that both the labour markets placed upon the recruitment and selection of sales assistants at A-B-Zee. It also examines the individual and organisational benefits that could be gained by providing non-standard working arrangements for sales assistants at A-B-Zee. The report finally proposes a strategy recommending how A-B-Zee’s next campaign might ensure a greater response from members of the ethnic minority community.
Organisation’s response to the opportunities and constraints placed upon it by both local labour markets in the recruitment and selection
References: The sales assisatants Benefits of non-standard working arrangements to the sales assistants include a work-life balance resulting in increased motivation and job satisfaction (Nadler, 1984) "Salary Survey." MBA Knowledge Base. September 19, 2010. Available from [November 5, 2010). Nadler, L. 1984. The Handbook of Human resources Development. New York : John Wiley and Sons. Wood, R. & Payne, T. 1998. Competency-based Recruitment and Selection: A Practical Guide. New Jersey: Wiley.