E-recruitment: A better recruitment practice (a case study on infosys)

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 to the industry. 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 thought now a days the fluctuation rate 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; the human resource manager must select the suitable candidate who is one that best matches between qualifications and corporate culture in IT Industry. This paper focuses on the practices and experiences of IT employers, in relation to e-recruitment, and encompasses, in particular, the perspectives of Information Technology industries 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 Indian IT Industry.