Abstract

The case examines various changes brought about by global networking major, Cisco, in its recruitment policies in the mid-1990s. It details the various tools adopted by the company to attract the best talent and examines how the company benefited from them. The case also discusses the emergence of e-recruitment as a strategic tool for IT companies in the changing business environment.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Importance of human resources in the information technology industry.

Keywords

Global, networking, major, Cisco, recruitment policies, mid-1990, best talent, emergence, e-recruitment, strategic tool, IT companies, business environment