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- Type:
- How to
Reviewed and enhanced to focus on practical, step-by-step guidance for HR.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
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- Date:
- 29 August 2024
- Type:
- Survey analysis
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.
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- Type:
- 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.
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- Date:
- 7 August 2023
- Type:
- Survey analysis
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.
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- Type:
- How to
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.
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- Type:
- Training
A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on the law and practice relating to interviewing job candidates.
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- Type:
- Letters and forms
A model letter to acknowledge receipt of an application form.
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- Type:
- Letters and forms
A model letter to go with an application form for use when requests for an application form are received.
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- Date:
- 19 May 2020
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
We look at how the police service is bringing returners back into its workforce to help support policing needs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.