The HR Manager of a Manufacturing Firm Was Calculating the Amount

question 44

Multiple Choice

The HR manager of a manufacturing firm was calculating the amount spent annually by the company on its staffing practices.Which of the following should not be classified as a hiring cost?

• A)background checks on candidates
• B)candidates' travel expenses
• C)referral bonuses
• D)productivity losses due to the vacancy

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