How the Internet and IT have Revolutionized Employee Recruitment Processes

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HOW THE INTERNET AND IT HAVE REVOLUTIONIZED EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT
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1. Introduction
Every business organization has operational strategies put in place to ensure that the firm runs
smoothly. However, organizations have one common thing; they need people to carry out
organizational processes. These individuals are regarded as organizational stakeholders. These
individuals are supposed to be managed properly to ensure that they provide their best towards
ensuring organizational success (M Libraries, 2017). The management of stakeholders requires
the development of a unique department known as Human resource management (HRM)
Department. This HRM department is charged with the management of processes such as
employee recruitment, employee training, compensation, development of policies of employee
management, and the development of strategies of retaining workers, among other duties
(Investors in People, 2018).
HRM as a field has undergone a number of changes within the past few years. Such changes
have, however, given HRM more organizational roles making it much more important in today’s
business world. The department no longer performs simple processes as processing payrolls,
sending gifts to workers, and filling forms. In other words, the HRM department in any
organization is currently charged with performing more administrative roles instead of strategic
ones. Therefore, the HR field will be the focus of this activity with emphasis placed on revenue
generation by employing technology alongside stakeholder abilities and skills (M Libraries,
2017).
a) Scope and Objectives

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This paper will look at a couple of issues in relation to:
- HRM (Human Resource Management)
- Benefits of the Internet to businesses and;
- How IT and the Internet have revolutionized processes of employee recruitment in
business organizations.
However, under HRM, the paper shall define and discuss major concepts and management
theories as well as explain the role that HRM takes in an organization.
2. Factors Affecting HR Management
The management of Human Resource is influenced by external and internal factors. While
internal factors can be controlled by the organization, external factors cannot be controlled
directly by the firm. On the same note, the factors are likely to have negative or positive impacts
on human resources (Investors in People, 2018). Some of the factors include:
- Offshoring and Globalization
- Costs on health-care
- Expectations of workers
- Workforce diversity
- Changes in workforce demographics
- Use of technology
Herein, the influence technology (particularly Internet and IT) on HR management and employee
recruitment will be discussed. In general, however, there has been a trend regarding the increased
usage of social networking to manage organization processes. For instance, managers employ
social networking in the distribution of information to workers (Mankin, 2009). In addition, there

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is a recent trend in flexible work schedules, which allows workers to create their own schedules
of work, as well as telecommuting, which allows employees to work at home. In such a case,
telecommuting and creation of flexible work schedules are technological factors that have
influenced HR operations. Therefore, it is upon the sector of HRM to understand such external
factors to come up with policies that meet the needs of the organization and employees as well
(Reees and Smith, 2014).
a) The Use of Technology (Internet)
The world of business has realized several changes with the invention and popularization of the
internet. For instance, the use of IT tools and the Internet has increased the accessibility of the
global marketplace. However, in as much as the Internet has created several advantages to
businesses, it has also led the occurrence of a couple of disadvantages on business models
(CIPD, 2018). Never the less, since Interneting is a new entity, its real value stayed hidden until
it exploded with business organizations and investors rushing to grab what it offers. Apart from
that, an innovation brought by Interneting ensure that business success drivers are created time
after time (Rivenbark, 2016).
One factor of Interneting is “Mobile Internet Access”. This factor has added another dimension
to interneting and benefits to businesses. Mobile Internet Access ensures that business
organization have the chance to swiftly reach potential customers from mobile devices. Apart
from that, integrating mobile interneting with map services and local business listings help in the
creation of business models that are location-based. Such location-based business models could
then be used to drive customers to business doorsteps (where they get their desired products
ready) (Schein, 2004).