It says that, with the demands placed upon public-sector organisations to make cost savings and adhere to targets, employers in this arena would benefit greatly from a cost-effective solution such as e-recruitment.
Such practices would slash costs by reducing organisations’ reliance on agencies and suppliers, as well as removing the need for paper and administration, according to the report.
It also claims e-recruitment can reduce the time it takes to hire; provide fair and consistent processes for all candidates; improve the candidate experience when applying; and increase the reach of the recruitment advert while engaging with a more diverse group of potential candidates.
“Recruitment has become more problematic and expensive in the UK due to increasing skills shortages and demand for labour,” says Emma Parry, research fellow at Cranfield School of Management. “These issues are exacerbated within the public sector because of the demands to be cost-effective, efficient and transparent in its spend. Our research shows that it’s possible for public-sector organisations to find success with e-recruitment, providing that they approach it in the right way in terms of candidate engagement.”
