During the past 20 years, Varian Medical Systems has continuously modified staffing practices and selection tools in order to meet changing business needs. Globalization, technology, diversity, e-business, and ethics have all changed the way employees are selected for employment. The combination of these items has changed the face of Human Resources and allowed them to directly contribute a company's bottom line. Computers, the Internet, and the increased need for socially responsible practices have contributed to many of the most recent procedure changes involved in hiring new employees. Technology has greatly affected selection methods, but awareness of other social factors associated with employee placement seems to have created the most change.
Globalization
Successful businesses have learned the importance of globalization and the effectiveness of utilizing resources on a global scale. …
