MODERN APPROACHES TO RECRUITMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM – SIZED ENTERPRISES: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES AND METHODS

The article examines modern approaches to recruitment in small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on effective strategies and methods. The study provides an overview of current trends and methods of candidate selection, an analysis of their applicability in a changing labor market, and the demands of modern business.

The article examines the key aspects of successful recruitment, including the use of innovative approaches, adaptation to new technologies, and consideration of the specifics of hybrid and remote work. Special attention is paid to the impact of proper selection on the effectiveness of the organization, its competitiveness, and development.

Based on the analysis of academic works in the fields of human resource management, labor psychology, and HR practices, the authors of the article identify important trends and innovations accompanying the recruitment process. The article offers recommendations for organizations aimed at optimizing recruitment, improving the quality of the workforce, and increasing productivity.

Theoretical significance: The scientific article on recruitment is a contribution to the scientific field of human resource management and labor psychology. She summarizes modern theories and practices of recruitment and formulates new concepts and approaches, which contribute to the expansion of the theoretical base of the field. 

Practical significance: Optimization of the recruitment process: The recommendations presented in the article can be used by companies to optimize their recruitment processes, improve recruitment efficiency, and reduce staff turnover; Improving the quality of personnel: The methods and approaches developed in the article can help attract and select more qualified employees, which will lead to an increase in the professionalism of the team and the overall productivity of the organization; Economic effect: Effective recruitment can lead to lower costs for training and adaptation of new employees, as well as increase business profitability by increasing the quality and productivity of labor.

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