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RECRUITING AND SELECTING STAFF 209
Involving Staff in the Interview Process Today’s trend toward decentralization of decision making may lead to sharing interview re- sponsibilities with staff. Involving staff in interviews helps strengthen teamwork, improves work-group effectiveness, increases staff involvement in other unit activities, and increases the likelihood of selecting the best candidate for the position.
If staff are involved in interviews, several steps must be taken to protect the integ- rity of the interview process. An organized orientation to interviewing should be given that includes:
● Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing interviewing, as well as any collective-bargaining agreements that may affect the process
● Tips on handling awkward interviewing situations ● Time for rehearsing interviewing skills; like the manager, staff should follow a structured
interview guide to help standardize the process