E-recruitment in India with special reference to Infosys

Abstract

E-recruitment affects the HR function in various fields. Using the power of Internet to achieve HR goals not only increases productivity but also saves time and money to give a competitive advantage. The pluses are many: Posting jobs online can cost less than half as much as Sunday newspaper postings and far less than employment agency fees. Online ads can be longer, more descriptive, written any time of the day or night, and posted almost immediately. A company’s human resources are considered one of its most valuable assets, if not the most valuable. Even though now-a-days the fluctuation rates are higher and the average job duration is shorter today than it was some thirty years ago, firms try to create a strong bond between them and their staff. Accordingly, a company gives its personnel recruiting process particular attention. Once the required amount of human resource has been assessed in the personnel planning phase, the HR–manager must choose the suitable candidates meaning the ones that best match both qualifications and corporate culture in the IT Industry. This paper focuses on the practices and experiences of Indian employers, in relation to e-recruitment, and encompasses, in particular, the perspectives of Information Technology industry in India. By gaining an understanding of the advantages and challenges, trends associated with the different approaches that are available and being used, a better understanding can be reached on how to optimize the use of e-recruitment systems in India IT Industry.