132Goals in this section can be used with employees in
human resource departments or elsewhere involved in
hiring and retention, including work-unit managers.Hiring
■Screen job applicants so hiring managers are satisfied
with the pool of applicants.
■Develop and implement an online job application sys-
tem by year-end.
■Ensure that job applications are representative of the
diversity of the local workforce.
■Develop strategies to increase qualified applications
from members of minority groups by 10% next year.
■Keep recruitment costs within 10% of industry average.
■Fill all jobs within six weeks of initial job posting.
■Reduce the time needed to fill vacancies by 10% from
previous year.
■Ensure that managers understand steps to follow to
request additional staffing so they can do so with no
errors or requests for clarification.Staff Development
■With senior executives, prepare an annual staff devel-
opment plan linked to the organization’s strategic plan.
■Incorporate staff development planning in work-unit
performance management process.
■Help employees find the most effective means of main-
taining professional certification.
■Advise employees on recommended development
activities that will increase their potential for promo-
tion.Human Resources and Personnel
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