Effective recruitment and selection as a tool for achieving higher employee productivity in selected government institutions in Effutu municipality

Abstract

The study sought to evaluate how effective recruitment and selection serve as a tool for achieving higher employee productivity in selected public organisations in the Effutu Municipality. The target population for this study was made up of employees of Effutu Municipal Assembly. Simple random sample technique was used to select 30 employees. The accessible population was 90. Structured questionnaires were developed by the researcher for data collection. The data collected for this study, was analyzed using percentages and frequencies. The findings revealed that the recruitment and selection is based on merit; and the method of recruiting depend upon the source of recruitment the organization intends to utilize. There is usually an announcement or advertisement to prospective applicants that there are vacancies and that new hands will be welcome. It was found out that recruitment and selection in the study area, is politically influenced. The study further revealed that effective recruitment and selection of employees has a significant impact on organizational performance. Having the right staff can improve and sustain organizational performance. The more effectively organizations recruit and select candidates, the more likely they are to hire and retain satisfied employees. Effective recruitment and selection decreases staff turnover (staff turnover is the rate at which employees leave or resign from one organization to join another organizations). Effective recruitment and selection is catalyst for mutually beneficial employment relationship. Finally, on ways of improving the productivity of employees in the selected public organisations in Effutu Municipality, the study revealed that employees should be motivated; increased financial incentives rather than non-financial incentives; regular in-service training; effective performance appraisal; and the creation of a conducive working environment. The study recommended that there should be empowerment of the youth to easily access not just financial support, but entrepreneurial skills that gives an effective and enduring strategy for solving the unemployment problems. This will help avoid over dependence on public sector jobs.