Welcome to Monster HR & Recruitment

Hello and welcome to Monster's new newsletter that concentrates solely on Human Resources and Recruitment. In this our first edition we consider whether HR is destined for a seat at the boardroom table – or a trip through the revolving door. We also ask an executive from an HR firm to reveal how she goes about recruiting into her company's own workforce and what skills she looks for from someone seeking a career in HR.

Next we get two HR consultants to debate their views on psychometric testing and its widespread use in recruitment, and we finish with a short catch-up on some news and views in HR and Recruitment that you might have missed. Finally, if this isn't your specialty you can sign up to another Monster Industry newsletter that's more relevant to you.

What is the outlook for HR? Is it a strategic function that is at the heart of the business organisation or a peripheral operation with declining relevance? This leading article sets out the arguments that have been raging – and will rage – for some time to come.
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Recruiting into HR might sound like an oxymoron but HR firms need employees to function as well! We find out about the hiring process of an HR firm, the skills they look for, plus what candidates should do to prepare for interviews.
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Psychometric testing is widely used by employers but how reliable and useful is it? We ask our two practicing HR consultants about this secretive and often feared recruitment tool, and the ensuing debate ticks all the boxes.
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Each issue we chose four stories and features from various sources which you might have missed when they first appeared. Whether you're in between jobs or already working in HR or recruitment, they'll help keep you up to date.
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