In staffing their offices, some firms encourage inhouse referrals (recommendations of their present employees). What are some possible objections to this practice as a means of obtaining job applicants? What advantages may be realized by the firm that uses in-house referrals?

In staffing their offices, some firms encourage inhouse referrals (recommendations of their present employees). What are some possible objections to this practice as a means of obtaining job applicants? What advantages may be realized by the firm that uses in-house referrals?

PAYROLL ACCT.,2019 ED.(LL)-TEXT

19th Edition

ISBN:9781337619783

Author:BIEG

Publisher:BIEG

Chapter1: The Need For Payroll And Personnel Records

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Problem 3QD: In staffing their offices, some firms encourage in-house referrals (recommendations of their present...

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