Attracting and recruiting quality talent: firm perspectives

Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun; Adeku Salihu Ohiani

Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun Department of Economics, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Adeku Salihu Ohiani Department of Business Administration, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Keywords: Recruitment, Firms, Wages, Labour market, Quality talents

Abstract

Understanding matching patterns and determinants of attracting quality talents is an underresearchedarea, especially from a firm perspective. Firm’s recruitment strategies have an impact on thesorting patterns in the labour market which remains undetermined. This paper aims to explore the drivers ofattracting and recruiting quality talents. Also, the role of policies including the national labour laws, industrynorms and localised firm policies have on hiring practices and drivers in a developing country.