Read Chapter 7, "Recruiting," in the Strategic Staffing textbook.
Navigate to the discussion thread and respond to the following questions taken from the Opening Vignette Exercise-"United Parcel Service," that is located at the end of the chapter reading:
Review the opening vignette-"Social Media Recruiting at United Parcel Service" at the beginning of the chapter, and the concluding summary vignette by the same title at the end of the chapter.
What metrics do you suggest UPS track to optimize its use of social media in sourcing talent?
What are some advantages and disadvantages of UPS using social media almost exclusively to source drivers and package handlers?
What other sourcing strategies for drivers and package handlers do you think would be effective for UPS?
Compare and contrast industry sourcing for people to fill jobs with how pastors and other ministers might find ministries that fulfill people's talents and gifts through ministries, instead of looking for people to fill jobs?
Provide a detailed post that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.