Spelling Dualism: Dissecting the Evolution of the Word Rekrutmen

The usage of the variant 'rekruitmen' occurs due to the strong influence of the English spelling 'recruitment'. People tend to retain the letter 'i' as a hybrid form between foreign spelling and local suffixes, even though absorption rules dictate that such double vowels should be simplified.

This word is adapted from the Dutch 'recrutement' or the English 'recruitment'. Its root originates from the Old French 'recruite', meaning growth or new addition. In the formalization process into Indonesian, the suffix was adjusted to a more phonetic form.

The use of this non-standard form is massive in the corporate world and job advertisements. This error is often perceived as 'more professional' or 'more Westernized' by some HR practitioners, causing the incorrect variant to frequently appear in official company documents.