E-recruitment and employee performance in NGO’s: a case Study of Avsi Foundation- Uganda

Abstract

This study intended to examine the effect of e-recruitment on employee performance in NGOs with AVSI Foundation- Uganda as the case study. This study was guided by three specific objectives; To assess the effect e-job advertisement on employee performance at AVSI foundation- Uganda. To examine the effect of e-selection on employee performance at AVSI foundation- Uganda, To evaluate the effect e-job interviews on employee performance at AVSI foundation- Uganda .The study was guided by Social Network Theory (SNT) by William N, 1983 and the Systems Theory (ST) by Drover G, 1977. Literature was organized according to the above specific objectives. The study adopted a cross sectional research design together with qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and an interview guide. The study considered a population of 94 from which a sample of seventy-three (73) was selected. Sixty- seven (67) questionnaires were fully filled and returned hence 91.8% response rate. The study findings revealed that e-job advertisement had a strong and significant relationship with employee performance (p = 0.000, r = 0.792**), and was the best predictor of employee performance with β =0.692. This is followed by E-job interviews with a positive strong relationship with employee performance (p=0.000, r=0.693**) and a positive significant effect with β = 0.532 and lastly E-job selection which had a positive moderate relationship with employee performance (p=0.000, r=0.589**) and positive effect with β = 0.396. From the regression analysis, E-Job advertising was found to be the best predictor of employee performance, followed by E- job interviews and E-job selection was found to be the least predictor of employee performance. The researcher has concluded that all the dimensions of E-Recruitment that were considered under this study positively and significantly influenced employee performance at AVSI Foundation-Uganda. From the study, the researcher recommends that AVSI Foundation should continue to embrace e-job advertising by concentrating on the most commonly known and used job boards.. On E selection that AVSI Foundation-Uganda develops a data bank with comprehensive profile of the ideal candidate, including significant skills, proficiency, and character needed for cultural fit. Once the information is detailed, shape the e-recruitment system to search for this data. Keep a pool of capable employees who may be recruited as a rehire. These employees have confirmed skill sets and are known to be a good fit culturally. And finally on e-job interviews, audio visual systems should be employed to ensure access to applicants’ expressions and also avoid impersonation.