Perceptions and emotions in the recruitment process: A Case study of a research institute

In this study, the perceptions of discrimination, perceptions of fairness, and positive-negative emotions formed in individuals during the recruitment process have been examined. A survey was conducted with a research institute as part of the study. There is no existing research in the literature regarding how individuals' perceptions and emotions change throughout the stages of the recruitment process. Therefore, the main research question of this study is how personnel perceptions and emotions are influenced by recruitment process practices. The data obtained from the survey were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, independent sample t-tests, One-Way ANOVA, Post-Hoc LSD tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. Several key findings were reached: During the recruitment process, personnel developed relatively stronger perceptions of discrimination based on gender, age, and social relationships, while they developed relatively lower perceptions of informational justice. The stages of the recruitment process may affect individuals' perceptions of discrimination and fairness. Additionally, a positive correlation was found between the perceptions of discrimination, perceptions of injustice, and negative emotions formed during the recruitment process. Furthermore, it was determined that the perception of organizational discrimination formed during the recruitment process has a negative impact on the perception of fairness. As a result, it is concluded that a well-structured recruitment system can help candidates develop positive perceptions and strengthen corporate reputation.