Selection Methods - Choosing the Right Tools
5HR02 – Talent management and workforce planning
This CIPD Level 5 learning video, part of unit 5HR02 Talent Management and Workforce Planning, explores selection methods and how to choose the right tools for building effective workforces. The video evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of various selection approaches—including application screening, interviews, ability and personality testing, assessment centres, and work samples—whilst considering how emerging technologies and fair access principles impact recruitment practices. By examining the effectiveness, validity and reliability of different selection methods, you'll develop the knowledge needed to meet assessment criteria AC 2.3 and make evidence-based decisions that support your organisation's talent acquisition strategy.
Assessment Criteria 2.3
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of recruitment and selection to build effective workforces.
Indicative Content
Recruitment methods may include internal and external methods, informal and formal methods; advertising through different media such as employment agencies, educational liaison, social media, intranet sites, websites, newsletters, job bulletins, job boards, job centres, etc. Selection methods may include application screening, selection interviews, ability and personality testing, job references, work samples, trial shifts and assessment centres, etc; how to conduct fair and objective assessment; impact of new and emerging technologies on recruitment and selection; diversity and fair access of opportunities for all; evaluation of the effectiveness, validity and reliability of recruitment and selection practices.
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About 5HR02 – Talent management and workforce planning
This unit focuses on the impact of effective workforce planning in considering the development of diverse talent pools and how to contract and onboard the workforce. It also includes analysis of the potential cost to the organisation if this is poorly managed and the tools and interventions required to mitigate this risk.
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