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Recruitment

New and updated

  • Type:
    Employment law guide

    Discrimination in recruitment and selection

    Updated to include a reference to the protection from harassment measures in the Employment Rights Bill, published on 10 October 2024.

  • Type:
    Employment law guide

    Making job offers

    Updated to reflect the proposed introduction of a statutory probation period under the Employment Rights Bill, which was published on 10 October 2024.

  • Type:
    Employment law guide

    Recruitment and selection: key differences in Scotland and Northern Ireland

    Updated to reflect that changes being introduced under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, which will change certain criminal records disclosure rules and PVG scheme requirements in Scotland, will be introduced in phases from 30 September 2024.

  • Type:
    Quick reference

    Immigration routes for employing migrants in the UK

    Updated to reflect changes to the youth mobility scheme visa.

  • Date:
    29 August 2024
    Type:
    Survey analysis

    Recruitment research 2024

    New survey data from Brightmine has found that the number of applicants for staff roles has increased, compared with 2023. However, many organisations reported that a poor quality of candidates is a key challenge faced by hiring managers. In this report, we explore recruitment trends and practices at UK organisations for 2024, as well as sharing how organisations are dealing with challenges in hiring and retention.

  • Date:
    28 August 2024
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Podcast: Evolving your EVP to meet the needs of a multigenerational workforce

    Andrew Walker, new business development director with Personal Group, joins us to discuss the significant changes and trends shaping the future of work, and to explore strategies to evolve your employee value proposition (EVP) to meet the diverse needs of a multigenerational workforce.

  • Type:
    Policies and procedures

    Employing workers from overseas policy

    Notes section updated to reflect that employers are no longer required to carry out follow up right to work checks for employees who have pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme.

  • Type:
    How to

    How to apply for a sponsor licence

    Updated to include the minimum hourly rates required for roles under the skilled worker route.

  • Date:
    5 July 2024
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Labour takes charge: Employment law changes likely to impact HR

    The UK has a new Government - what are the implications for the people profession? In our recent webinar, we set out the top 10 possible employment law changes heralded by the election - and then asked attendees to tell us which of these changes were likely to have the biggest impact on their organisations. Here we count down the top three most significant proposals, as voted by HR professionals.

  • Date:
    3 July 2024
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Employers of record (EORs) - meaning, purpose and benefits

    Companies are realising the advantages of hiring workers internationally, but it can be tricky to recruit, pay and manage workers in foreign countries. If you don't have legal entities in the countries where you want to hire, working with an employer of record (EOR) is the easiest way to leverage a global workforce. As Remote's Preston Wickersham explains, it's a cost-effective approach that minimises the many risks of global expansion, whether you're a startup, a small- or medium-sized business or a large enterprise.