Abstract:
Organisations are using information technology and increasing their
corporate websites pages for recruitment purposes. Despite this increased
utilization of information technology for employee recruitment , the extent to
which employers perceive information technology as a useful source of
employment information and their reactions to these practices have not yet
been studied in the insurance companies in Ghana. This study examined the
role of information technology in employee recruitment in the insurance
companies in the Accra metropolis. The sample consisted of 168 employees
of six selected insurance companies in the Accra Metropolis. Data was
acquired by making use of a survey, conducted in six insurance companies in
Ghana. The result indicated that insurance companies in Ghana used an aspect
of information technology in employee recruitment such as computers
,printers but some aspect of information technology are not in use such as
social media. The research also reported that information technology has a role
to play in recruitment activities, including: enhancing data processing of
employee recruitment; enhancing better record keeping during employee
recruitment exercises; enhancing monitoring of application for employment.
Promote effectiveness in employee recruitment. The study recommended that
national insurance commission should established information technology
desk. This help desk will perform the traditional role of providing technical
support on e-recruitment.
