Abstract

FOCAS, Brenda. The Oppression of Modern Capitalism: A Reflection on New Recruitment Methods. Trab. soc. [online]. 2013, n.21, pp.101-108. ISSN 1514-6871.

According to the descriptions given by modern sociologists, the growing trend of mercantilization, alienation, rationalization, mediatization, fragmentation, bureaucratization and objectification, moves culture away from people's subjective spheres, leading to the objectification of people and social relations. At present, job requirements are becoming more and more degrading, giving the recruitment process an evil nuance. To the health and psychological tests, we have to add the so called 'socio-environmental' test, used to 'know and assess the candidate at home', getting acquainted with their social, familiar, cultural and economic environments. This article aims at examining - based on different interviews with managers at Human Resources consultancies - the recruitment criteria used by medium and large companies. This study also includes a theoretical reflection on the current situation of employees.

Keywords : Modern capitalism; Recruitment; Employees; Objectification.