Employers are often encouraged to run a “refer a friend” scheme in order to save on recruitment costs. Whilst this idea has its benefits, there are also some drawbacks. What do you need to know?
Published 26.06.2013
Apparently, 88% of employers regret at least one recruitment decision they’ve made in the past twelve months. That means probation is more important than ever. How can these all-important trial
periods help you?
Published 01.07.2011
You need to hire a new employee. However, you also want to avoid paying out a large fee to a recruitment agency. Could the Internet provide the solution? If so, which websites could you try and what
are the likely costs involved?
Published 20.06.2011
When a person applies for a job in your business you are perfectly entitled to ask them whether they know or are related to any of your employees. Why is it sensible to ask these two questions?
Published 02.10.2015
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
In August 2021 it was reported that the delivery business Gist is offering new staff an incentive of up to £5,000 if they remain in employment for a fixed period of time. When can retention
incentives be withheld?
Published 26.08.2021
A candidate has interviewed well but there’s one problem - they have large “flesh tunnels”, i.e. hollow tubes that are worn inside the ear lobes. Can you reject them because of their personal choice
in body art?
Published 04.12.2014
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
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