This IDC Government Insights Perspective presents a context for the implementation of erecruitment solutions for armed forces in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). It illustrates the approach taken by the Saudi Arabian Royal Guard Regiment to replace their conventional offline recruitment campaigns with an automated solution that delivers a faster, more accountable, and better standardized process, along with a more satisfactory experience for prospective applicants. Lastly, this document outlines possible enhancements to erecruitment solutions based on a review of best practices employed by other other military service branches internationally.
Table of Contents
In This Perspective
Defining eRecruitment
The Context for eRecruitment Solutions in the Armed Forces
The Saudi Royal Guard's Requirement
The Saudi Royal Guard's eRecruitment Portal
Looking Ahead
Implementing a Paperless, Fully Web-Based eRecruitment Workflow
Incorporating Web 2.0 Tools to Support eRecruitment
Extension of a Common eRecruitment Framework to Other Branches of the Armed Forces
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Figure: Saudi Royal Guard eRecruitment Portal, Identity Validation
Figure: Saudi Royal Guard's eRecruitment Portal, Personal Detail Entry Form
Figure: Saudi Royal Guard's eRecruitment Portal, Registration Confirmation
Figure: British Army, Online Chat Functionality
Figure: Army Jobs Facebook Page