Taking the drama out of recruitment: Potential police officers get a reality check
Abstract
Purpose
Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
On the whole, interest shown in career roles increased in most areas across the represented age groups and from participants of both genders. This may be an indication of the success of those engaged in delivery of individual sessions in presenting an enthusiastic and motivating representation of roles within the police service. This specific pre‐employment course had an effect in strengthening the resolve of and raising interest and awareness levels amongst participants, solidifying their desire to aim to work within a police environment.
Practical implications
Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.
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Citation
(2011), "Taking the drama out of recruitment: Potential police officers get a reality check", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 29-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281111125390
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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