Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ25830

A Review on Recruitment and Selection: Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices

Authors(2) :-Dr. Kamla Bhakuni, Rinku Sandhu

Recruitment and selection are crucial human resource management (HRM) functions that determine an organization’s ability to attract and retain talent. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recruitment and selection, highlighting their significance, methods, challenges, and best practices. It explores how technological advancements, changing workforce expectations, and evolving labour laws shape modern recruitment strategies. The paper also discusses how organizations can enhance their hiring processes to improve efficiency and workforce quality.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Kamla Bhakuni
Assistant Professor, College of Commerce & Management, Surajmal University, Kichha.
Rinku Sandhu
Student, MBA, College of Commerce & Management, Surajmal University, Kichha.

Recruitment, Selection, Human Resource Management (HRM), Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Hiring Strategies, Recruitment Challenges, Employee Retention, AI in Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion.

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-February 2025
Date of Publication : 2025-02-10
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 164-169
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ25830
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

Cite This Article :

Dr. Kamla Bhakuni, Rinku Sandhu , "A Review on Recruitment and Selection: Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.164-169, January-February.2025
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