Despite what the papers say, many employers are still recruiting new staff; even if it’s only for a fixed-term appointment. So if you’re going through this process, what are the traps you can fall
into when drafting job ads?
Published 09.09.2009
A public row erupted recently when it emerged that a number of independent police and crime commissioners have handed out highly-paid jobs to friends. Morals to one side, it begs the question: must a
job vacancy be advertised?
Published 09.04.2013
You’ve advertised a job role and received applications from several people who are clearly overqualified. Is it safe to reject a job applicant because they have more qualifications, skills and/or
experience than are needed for a job role?
Published 17.11.2022
In order to reduce unnecessary recruitment costs, you’re thinking of setting up an employee referral scheme. What are their potential pitfalls and what should you have in place to help avoid them?
Published 18.10.2007
You need to advertise a job vacancy and suspect that it will attract a large number of applications. However, you don’t want to spend ages trawling through each one unless you absolutely have to. So
what’s the answer?
Published 22.10.2015
According to one Jobcentre Plus branch, employers can’t use the word “reliable” in job ads, as it discriminates against unreliable people! Are they having a laugh, or is this term one that you really
should avoid?
Published 23.02.2010
Finding the right employee for a position is an expensive business. But research shows that even after all your hard work, 40% of offers are turned down. What can you do to improve the acceptance
rate?
Published 06.10.2005
An employer which said a job role had “a flexible working pattern” when it didn’t breached the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) Code of Practice. What can happen if you breach this Code?
Published 22.09.2022
One foolish employer has ended up in tribunal after posting a job ad that asked for “Polish workers only”. The excuse - the person who drafted it didn’t know employment law! So what steps should he
have followed?
Published 27.01.2010