Nora Ibrahim University Poly-Tech Malaysia
Recrutainment, a hybrid concept combining recruiting and entertainment, is revolutionizing for the organizations assess and select future employees by integrating gamification techniques with traditional HR practices. This innovative approach leverages game design concepts to evaluate potential candidates, extending beyond recruitment to include internal processes like professional development and marketing campaigns. The current hiring landscape faces several challenges, such as job postings and interviews fail to capture the attention of younger, tech-savvy candidates, recruitment methods are outdated and inefficient, employers struggle to assess soft skills through conventional means, and high dropout rates plague lengthy hiring processes. Recrutainment addresses these issues by using interactive, game-based assessments that evaluate candidates' abilities in real-world scenarios, offering more engaging and efficient hiring experiences. This method not only enhances candidate experience but also provides more accurate insights into essential skills like problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Recrutainment is particularly advantageous for graduate recruitment, large volume hiring, and roles that require technical, administrative, or analytical expertise. With the global gamification market poised for significant growth, recrutainment presents a timely and attractive solution for companies, especially in the tech, media, and creative sectors, seeking innovative ways to streamline hiring processes and attract top talent.