MHR 623 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Absenteeism
17 May 2016
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Screening: first step in selection process, involves identifying individuals from the applicant pool who have the min qualifications for the positions. Candidates who fall short of the minimum qualifications are not further considered for the available position. Minimum qualifications affect the selection process and are usually studied for adverse impact on the designated targeted groups. Therefore, minimum qualifications must be established carefully to meet the legal requirements and challenges. Designated ee groups that receive legal protection in employment policies due to under-representation in the workplace. They include: women, aboriginal people, minorities and people with disabilities. Selection ratio: proportion of applicants for one or more positions who are hired. The number of people ultimately hired and the number of applicants who applied for the positions. 10hired/200 applied= 0. 05, or one position for every 20 applicants. The figure shows the relationship between recruitment, screening and selection. Two errors that mostly take place in the screening process are explained below:
