Getting the advertising process right is essential if a recruitment exercise is to be cost-effective and attract the right quality of applicants.
Employers should organise and plan their approach,…
EPM, the privatised HR unit of Cambridgeshire County Council's education department, was established in 1993. Its apprenticeship scheme was launched soon afterwards.
Jennie Elliott joined EPM Ltd as…
Using application forms in recruitment can be particularly effective if forms are carefully planned and designed in accordance with the requirements of the particular job.
A well-structured…
Interviews are an important stage in any recruitment process. Having identified a shortlist of suitable candidates, the interview gives an employer a valuable opportunity to ask specific questions to…
The law makes provision for the protection of ex-offenders to help with their rehabilitation (see 'Ex-offenders').
However, the law also recognises the necessity for employers to consider the…
Once a suitable candidate has been identified for a post, an employer will wish to make an offer of employment. Before doing so, however, employers should give careful consideration to the type of…
The recruitment process should not simply stop when a new employee is appointed. This is the start of the employment relationship. The likely success, or failure, of the relationship often depends on…
Court of Justice of the European Union – September 2016
This ruling confirms that bogus job applicants are not protected by European equality law and must have a genuine interest in the role…
