BSBHRM506: Assessment 1 What you have to do You are required to critically analyse* an existing policy and procedures framework for recruitment, selection and induction in your chosen organisation or STAR Industries. *A critical analysis considers and evaluates a piece of work to make a judgement about how effectively it meets its required purpose, i.e. are existing recruitment, selection and induction practices guided by an effective policy and procedure framework. Format: For this task prepare a FORMAL REPORT to senior management. Use the Report Writing Guide format which you can find on the OLS under the Assessment tab for this unit. A guide to the word count is 2,000 words. As a Diploma student you are required to read and research widely. You must include a bibliography with your assessment as evidence of the research you have conducted. If you provide direct quotes you should reference these both in text and with a reference list. . Task Critical Analysis of a policy and procedure framework for recruitment, selection and induction. 1. In the introduction to your report write a brief description of your organisation. Outline: i. the nature of the business ii. its design and structure iii. the strategic and operational goals and the iv. organisational climate. Answer questions 2 and 3 in the body of your report. 2. Review and analyse the current Recruitment, Selection and induction policy by addressing the following points. i. Locate the recruitment, selection and induction policy and procedures for the organisation (attach a copy of the organisation’s Recruitment, Selection and Induction Policy as Appendix 1 to your report). ii. Identify legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to Recruitment, Selection and Induction. 3. If any points in question 2 are not covered in the policy, then outline what needs to be included in revised recruitment, selection and induction policy and procedures. 4. Use the Evaluation Checklist below, to critically analyse the organisation’s current Recruitment, Selection and Induction practices (attach this as Appendix 2 to your report). 5. In the recommendations section of your report, summarise the data collected in questions 3 and 4 and provide recommendations to present to senior managers to improve the organisation’s Recruitment Selection and Induction policy and procedure framework. 6. As part of implementing these recommendations prepare a plan (use the dot points below as headings) which outlines: a. a communication strategy that identifies i. everyone who should be aware of the policy, ii. the communication methods used and iii. timeframe. b. a process to trial any new procedures and documentation that supports recommended changes c. methods to gain feedback from all the stakeholders involved in the Recruitment, Selection and Induction process on the extent the recruitment, selection and induction processes meet its objectives Attach your implementation plan as Appendix 3 to your Report. Use the following template to address each of the following criteria: Evaluation Checklist - Evaluation of organisation’s Recruitment, selection and Induction practices You have been given responsibility for evaluating the following Recruitment, Selection and induction practices within your chosen organisation (i.e. Star or you own). Your evaluation will review how well each of the following criteria complies with the organisation’s Recruitment, Selection and Induction Policy. Attach this template to your report as an Appendix. Criteria Information, systems and processes reviewed Who was consulted What training and support is provided to relevant staff. Who provides this training? Findings (summary of gaps and opportunities for improvement). These will help to form the recommendations in your report. Ensure current position descriptors and person specifications for vacancies are used by managers and others involved in the recruitment, selection and induction processes Ensure that advertising of vacant positions complies with organisational policy and legal requirements Identify opportunities to utilise specialists, e.g. recruitment agencies, remuneration specialists, vocational psychologist, staff who run security checks etc. Identify options for technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment and selection process Ensure that selection procedures are in accordance with organisational policy and legal requirements (e.g. permanent residency, right to work) Ensure that processes for advising applicants of selection outcome are followed Ensure that job offers and contracts of employment are executed promptly and that new appointments are provided with advice about salary, terms and conditions Check that induction processes are followed across the organisation Oversee the management of probationary employees and provide them with feedback until their employment is confirmed or terminated Checklist I have: • Provided a report covering all points • Attached 3 appendices • Included a bibliography • Included my name, student number, unit number, assessment number • Reviewed and spell checked my document • Saved a copy on my own computer.