Initial set up costs and the creation of an advertisement are factors that will add to expenses. .
Referrals "the use of employee referrals will continue to be a source of talent. This approach will continue to be utilized as current employees have firsthand experience of what type of person would be a good fit for the position. The $100 incentive, while nominal, is an acknowledgement of the company's appreciation for their input.
Kiosk "the costliest aspect of this recruiting method is the cost of the unit. For two of the regions, it has the highest recruitment cost and for the other two, it has the second highest cost. The benefit of this method is it provides a brief video of the job and it delivers quick, automated scoring for each applicant. The tool also aids the recruiters in using less human capital to explain aspects of the job. It is a self contained targeted tool that helps to eliminate candidates who do not feel they have the qualifications or able to adhere to the requirements noted in the video overview.
State Job Services .
This is an effective method as it has the benefit of providing Tanglewood with qualified candidates by performing the initial screening and provides a list of recommendations. Some training is subsidized by offering tax incentives. This method helps the recruiters to attract talent in urban areas that have higher pools of talent.
External Staffing Agency.
This too is a costly method, however the benefits include potential candidates who are less expensive to train as the agency facilitates much of it during the onboarding process.
Given the store associate position, it will be best to use these methods to specifically target high school and college students as well as retirees who are seeking supplemental income. Because the position has a higher degree of turnover, targeting specific pools of talent will enable the recruiters to always have an ample supply of readily available candidates.