rekrytere

Rekrytere is a Norwegian verb meaning to recruit or hire employees. It is commonly used in business, human resources, and public administration to describe the act of attracting, evaluating, and selecting candidates for employment. The noun form rekrytering denotes the overall process from identifying staffing needs to onboarding new hires.

The term is borrowed from English, with cognates in neighboring languages such as Swedish rekrytera and Danish rekruttere. In practice, rekrytering and related expressions cover activities from defining job requirements to offering a position and integrating a new employee into the organization.

Typical recruitment activities include defining staffing needs, publishing vacancies, screening applications, conducting interviews and assessments, checking references, and presenting offers. Some organizations also use executive search or recruitment agencies for specialized or senior roles. Internal recruitment refers to filling vacancies from among current employees, while external recruitment targets candidates outside the organization. The process is often supported by tools such as applicant tracking systems, job portals, and professional networks.

Ethical and legal considerations are central to recruitment. Organizations aim to comply with labor laws and to provide equal opportunity, while protecting candidate privacy and adhering to data protection regulations, such as GDPR in the European Economic Area. Effective recruitment helps align workforce capabilities with strategic goals and can influence organizational performance, culture, and turnover.