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Recruitment is the action or process of bringing in new individuals to a group or organization. In the context of human resources management, it is a crucial step that follows the definition of required skills and precedes selection. This process involves finding and attracting suitable job candidates.12

Recruitment can also refer to the addition of new individuals to a population, such as in breeding or fishing contexts, measured by numbers or biomass. It is a fundamental aspect of managing people within working organizations, ensuring that qualified personnel are available when and where they are needed.12

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