Read the following passage and answer the following question.

When Lenovo India decided to strengthen its diversity numbers, it decided to tap into its referral system. The company asked its employees to recommend candidates, and decided to reward those who successfully recommended more women for the same roles. As employee referrals become an established method to hire quality lateral talent, companies are using technology platforms to build a steady talent pipeline through referrals. A majority of companies (nearly 41%, according to one study) across India use top technology for referral hires. “Nearly 55% of talent leaders see employee referral programmes as the top source of quality hire,” says Irfan Abdulla, director, talent solutions, LinkedIn India. Top players such as Coca-Cola, Infosys, Genpact, Capgemini, Deloitte, Dabur, Jubilant and more are reporting that over 40% of their hires come through referrals. Today, technology major Infosys, for instance, has enhanced the use of technology for the employee referral process. It has created a portal where employees can view requirements and submit profiles of candidates directly. Employees can then track the status of their referral real-time. Richard Lobo, senior vice president and head HR, Infosys, says a majority of their hiring now takes place through the referral route. “Employees can make a good referral decision as they understand the aspirations of the candidate they refer as well as the requirements and culture of the company,” he said. 

Which aspect of staffing process is highlighted in the above passage?

Recruitment

The correct answer is option 1- Recruitment.

The aspect of the staffing process highlighted in the above passage is Recruitment. The passage discusses how companies, specifically Lenovo India and Infosys, utilize employee referral programs as a method to strengthen diversity, hire quality talent, and build a consistent talent pipeline. It emphasizes the use of technology platforms in the recruitment process, such as creating portals for employees to view job requirements, submit candidate profiles, and track the status of referrals in real-time. The focus is on attracting and hiring candidates through employee referrals as a strategic recruitment approach.