Changing Roles of Staffing Practices and Selection Tools at 7-Eleven

The Changing Roles of Staffing Practices and Selection Tools at 7-Eleven
Gary Dessler describes selection tools as any process that is used to screen potential employees (Dessler). Some companies use psychological, drug, or competency tests to determine if an applicant should be hired for a particular position within their company. Business is constantly changing and trends in globalization, technology, and diversity are directly affected by staffing practices and the selection process. This paper will discuss the changing roles of staffing practices and selection tools and its effectiveness within 7-Eleven.
Globalization
7-Eleven Human Resources (H.R.) responds to staffing trends on a global level by recruiting employees from around the world using their website. They also conduct job fairs at universities all over the world. 7-Eleven is the world’s largest convenience store chain; with more than 21,000 convenience stores worldwide, the operations of 7-Eleven, Inc. (NYSE: SE) in...