Many employers that conduct exit interviews with departing employees don’t get the most out of the process. What should you be discussing during these informal meetings to gain the maximum benefit?
Published 09.12.2015
During a job interview you’re not allowed to ask an applicant any question that may be deemed potentially discriminatory. But that doesn’t preclude you from finding out “helpful” information. How
might this be done?
Published 05.06.2013
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
Some employers are now insisting that job applicants submit personal statements for vacancies rather than application forms or CVs. What are these statements and are they a legally safe way to
recruit?
Published 31.05.2016
An internal vacancy has come up and one of your existing employees has recommended their spouse for the job. Although this option will avoid expensive recruitment costs, what should you bear in mind?
Published 30.11.2011
When you interview a job candidate, there are many things you can’t enquire about. However, there’s one question which should be put to each and every one. What is it and why should it be asked?
Published 24.03.2014
The restaurant group Hawksmoor has decided to offer its employees a bonus of up to £2,000 if they recommend one or more friends for a vacant job role. What are the downsides of recruiting via
refer-a-friend schemes?
Published 23.06.2021
A job applicant has revealed that they secured work after covering an 18-month gap in their CV by creating a fictional self-employment. As this is becoming a common practice, what can you do to
protect yourself?
Published 25.04.2023
Whilst carrying out their work, some employees will either routinely or occasionally need to visit people in their homes. By law must these individuals undergo criminal records checks? If not can you
still insist on this?
Published 09.12.2015
A second interview can help you make a decision when there are several strong candidates. Alternatively, it can provide reassurance where your mind is already made up. What two questions should be
put to all second interviewees?
Published 25.11.2021