As an employer, it’s crucial that, before hiring someone new, you have evidence of their right to work in the UK. Checking all employees’ right to work not only avoids penalties, but it also emphasises the anti-discriminatory nature of your business. Amongst the vast array of responsibilities and...
It’s no secret that job interviews can be daunting. From reading the job description to choosing an appropriate outfit, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to preparing for an interview – but knowing just how to prepare yourself in the right way doesn’t come easy to...
As an employer and business owner, it’s inevitable that you’re going to want to build a workforce that’s rich in talent and experience. Being beneficial to both you and your business, attracting talented employees will ultimately improve the creativity and quality of the work that you produce. However, it’s...
Image credit: Flickr Commons, National Library of Wales ‘Hoping To Extend Harlech College’ May 18th, 1963 Embarking on an interview process and searching for a new recruit can often be a slightly daunting task. Who can replace your long-term employee who has decided to re-locate? This...
Image: Flickr Commons Paul Townsend, 1950s Bristol Shoppers queue to get a bargain in the sales Do you want fantastic candidates knocking your door down? A seamless, quick recruitment process? There are 5 elements you need to include in your vacancy listing to achieve it. Simply covering...
Many employers choose to recruit to internal job vacancies themselves and are successful at doing so. But there can be a few pitfalls. Firstly, in any recruitment process the task should be to define the role itself. What is it you want this recruit to...
You've recently recruited a new staff member, delighting everyone in the business and you feel excited to have a new member of the team. However, despite making a conditional offer subject to a health check - the results have come back and do not make...
Given that no two applicants will be identical in terms of their suitability for a post, how can employers show that they are as qualified as each other? For the positive action provisions to apply, under s.159(4) of the Equality Act 2010 the chosen candidate must...
Appointing your first employee - what to do and avoid Taking on your first paid (and therefore contracted) employee is a major step for any company. Get it wrong and the results could be crippling for your business. Get things right however, and you’ve taken the first step...
When is an employer liable for discrimination against an employee or job applicant? Employers are directly liable under s.39 of the Equality Act 2010 for discrimination against an employee or job applicant because of a protected characteristic in relation to recruitment, during employment or dismissing him...