PUZZLING TOGETHER LEAN PRACTICES IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

"Lean" is commonly known as the practice of improving efficiency and effectiveness by the elimination of waste. In relation to recruitment, waste can be the excess time spent on sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates for a position. Traditionally, recruitment has been reactive and works on filling a vacancy only when the position opens. This approach is feasible for general workers but falls especially short when acquiring talent for higher positions. Talent acquisition is therefore a more strategic alternative to recruitment, where the recruiting team creates talent forecasts and actively searches for talent that will match the current and future needs of the company. This research aims to study strategic means of acquiring talent for organisations, while implementing lean principles within the traditional recruitment process. This method of employment will aid in talent matching while also reducing waste in the process.