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Selecting staff

New and updated

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Type:
    Training

    Interviewing job candidates - line manager training

    Updated to flag that candidates may ask about flexible working options at the interview stage of the recruitment process now that the right to request flexible working is a day-one right.

  • Date:
    7 August 2023
    Type:
    Survey analysis

    Approaches to recruitment and retention: HR & Compliance Centre survey 2023

    Many organisations are facing challenges with recruitment and retention, with higher expectations from employees surrounding issues such as pay and hybrid working following the COVID-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis. This analysis explores recruitment practices and how organisations are adjusting their approach to secure the talent they need.

  • Type:
    How to

    How to manage job offers

    Practical guidance on the steps that employers should take following selection in recruitment, such as how and when to make the job offer, carrying out background checks and communicating with the new starter.

  • Type:
    Training

    Interviewing job candidates quiz - line manager training

    A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on the law and practice relating to interviewing job candidates.

  • Type:
    Survey analysis

    Key recruitment trends 2022: HR & Compliance Centre survey

    XpertHR research explores current activity in the UK labour market, including recruitment metrics and key challenges for employers in retaining employees.

  • Type:
    Employment law guide

    Recruitment: financial services

    Updated to include additional information on the proposed reform of the SMR and CR.

  • Type:
    Survey analysis

    Key recruitment metrics: HR & Compliance Centre survey 2021

    XpertHR research looks at the current state of the UK recruitment market and provides data on key metrics that can help organisations benchmark the efficiency of their recruitment process.

  • Type:
    Leading practice guides

    Making effective use of assessment centres in recruitment

    Updated to reflect new and emerging practices relating to artificial intelligence and increased used of technology in administering and delivering assessment centres.