You have been appointed as the new Director of Human Resources in a large, but very traditional manufacturing company

You have been appointed as the new Director of Human Resources in a large, but very traditional manufacturing company where the workforce have been locally recruited and often through existing employee networks. However, top management has come to understand that, if properly managed, human resources can be an important source of competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive world. Also, that talent needs to be managed and that hiring the right people and then equipping them with the right skills and abilities can substantially affect the quality and quantity of production, and that properly motivated and committed employees can add immeasurable value to an organisations chances of succeeding in an increasingly competitive business world.
You have been asked to present a briefing paper that informs senior management of the direction to take in relation to Recruitment and Selection practices and how the HR function will contribute to R&S and thereby enhance company performance in the context of an increasingly competitive business environment.