Description
Book SynopsisAn unmatched collection of resources perfect for psychologists, scholars, and HR practitioners In The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Recruitment, Selection and Employee Retention, an expert team of authors presents a comprehensive and authoritative perspective on critical issues in employee recruitment, selection, and retention. Every chapter offers an in-depth review of the most recent literature and provides academics, researchers, industry practitioners, and students with a holistic reference to relevant data and theory. The book includes job analyses, biodata, simulation exercises, talent management guides, talent assessment guides for leadership development, and online employee selection strategies.
Table of ContentsNotes on Editors ix
Notes on Contributors x
Foreword xvii
Series Preface xix
Railway Children xxi
Section I Recruitment 1
1 The Psychology of Employee Recruitment, Selection and Retention 3
Harold W. Goldstein, Elaine D. Pulakos, Jonathan Passmore and Carla Semedo
2 The Contribution of Job Analysis to Recruitment 12
James A. Breaugh
3 Global Recruiting 29
Jean M. Phillips and Stanley M. Gully
4 Applicant Reactions to Hiring Procedures 53
Donald M. Truxillo, Talya N. Bauer and Alexa M. Garcia
5 Applicant Attraction to Organizations and Job Choice 71
Adrian Furnham and Kat Palaiou
6 Ethics in Recruitment and Selection 91
Nuno Rebelo dos Santos, Leonor Pais, Carla Cabo‐Leitão and Jonathan Passmore
Section II Selection 113
7 Using Ability Tests in Selection 115
Jesús F. Salgado
8 Using Personality Questionnaires for Selection 151
David J. Hughes and Mark Batey
9 Using Interviewing in Selection 182
Melinda Blackman
10 The Contribution of Others’ Methods in Recruitment and Selection: Biodata, References, Résumés and CVs 202
Adrian Furnham
11 Situational Judgement Tests for Selection 226
Jan Corstjens, Filip Lievens and Stefan Krumm
12 The Role of Simulation Exercises in Selection 247
Ryan S. O’Leary, Jacob W. Forsman and Joshua A. Isaacson
13 The Potential of Online Selection 271
Dave Bartram and Nancy Tippins
14 Gamification, Serious Games and Personnel Selection 293
Michael Fetzer, Jennifer McNamara and Jennifer L. Geimer
15 Team Assessment and Selection 310
Mengqiao Liu, Jason L. Huang and Marcus W. Dickson
16 Selection for Virtual Teams 334
Geeta D’Souza, Matthew S. Prewett and Stephen M. Colarelli
17 Assessment for Leader Development 353
Neta Moye, Rose Mueller‐Hanson and Claus Langfred
18 Talent Management in a Gender‐Diverse Workforce 376
Jeanette N. Cleveland, Jaclyn Menendez and Lauren Wallace
19 Race and Cultural Differences in Predictors Commonly Used in Employee Selection and Assessment 400
Charles A. Scherbaum, Michael M. DeNunzio, Justina Oliveira and Mary Ignagni
20 Legal and Fairness Considerations in Employee Selection 422
Kenneth P. Yusko, Brian L. Bellenger, Elliott C. Larson, Paul J. Hanges and Juliet R. Aiken
Section III Retention 443
21 Employee Turnover and Strategies for Retention 445
Angela R. Grotto, Patrick K. Hyland, Anthony W. Caputo and Carla Semedo
22 Talent Management and Retention 473
Crystal Zhang and Jim Stewart
23 The Impact of Organizational Climate and Culture on Employee Turnover 494
Mark G. Ehrhart and Maribeth Kuenzi
24 The Impact of Work–Life Balance on Employee Retention 513
Kristen M. Shockley, Christine R. Smith and Eric A. Knudsen
Index 544
