The main stages of the employment cycle are:
1. Recruitment 2. Selection 3. Induction 4. Training 5. Termination This cycle is repeated as people join, move through and leave an organisation 1. Recruitment, selection and induction · Recruitment Only takes place when the HR needs of the organisation have been analysed and planned It has 2 steps: Communicating the vacancy to potential applicants Making initial contact with the applicants · Selection Choosing the most suitable applicant from the pool of applicants requires a panel to undertake the task and the selection criteria. It has 4 stages: Screening and shortlisting Interviewing applicants Checking the background of applicants Advising applicants of the outcomes Arrangements can include: · Permanent – full time · Permanent – part time · Flexible contract · Fixed term contract · Casual |