Inductions
I am starting quite a big project at the moment to get a whole onboarding process right from the start of recruitment up to the end of somebodys probation. A big part of this is the induction process. In an ideal world I would like to put something onto the intranet for a new employee […]
How big an issue is diversity in HR?
It is estimated that the gender balance in HR is romewhere in the region of 70/30, female/male at best. Shouldn’t HR be doing more to lead by example both in terms of gender representation and pay? If so, what do you believe should be prioritised?
Re employing after retirement
Hi can anyone offer advice about retirement. A member of staff has verbally given their intention to retire. I plan to discuss this further with them and ask for it in writing. If they ask to be re employed after retirement, I wonder if I can offer a zero hour contract to give us more flexibility in […]
Beta testers required (or job seekers)!
Hi everyone, I work at SymbaSync.com, which is a startup tech company that aims to solve the pain points in recruiting (and job seeking). We’ve identified these through real world work experience, and through extensive discussions with recruiters around the world. You can find out more about the product/platform itself on our website SymbaSync.com however if you’re […]
Help with my studies
My name is Janis Krumins and I am a final year student at Birkbeck, University of London. I have been studying for a BSc Business Psychology degree, and I am now conducting research for my dissertation to investigate individual’s ability to identify various selection-relevant constructs. Gathered data will be analysed using contemporary research in the […]
What’s the main reason HR professionals decide to recruit employees themselves?
What's the main reason HR professionals decide to recruit employees themselves rather than outsourcing it to external recruitment agencies?
What are the benefits of using freelance staff in your business?
There are some excellent freelance and independent professionals out there but Government spending on consultants and temporary staff is still not sustainable, according to a report from the National Audit Office. Professional workforce planning to address skills and capacity gaps in key areas is essential to drive down dependency on consultants and temporary staff. How does your company […]
End of a Secondment
Hi Everyone, I am currently on a secondment which is due to end mid january. The original postholder is not returning. Can the departmnet I am working for keep me on working i.e change me to a permenant contract or do they have to advertise the role widely?
Legal minimum holiday allowance in first year of employment.
What is the Legal minimum holiday allowance in the first year of employment? For full-time position?
Honest anonymous feedback required please!
Hi everyone! Please could you spare just 5 mins of your time to help me with my research on Recruitment and selection in UK companies? If you are involved in employing staff within your organisation I need your honest anonymous feedback please! Thank you so much! http://kwiksurveys.com/s.asp?sid=hqphbwjb2wumm0e492119
Where do you start when writing a job description?
What’s the best way to start when writing and creating a job description for both a new and existing role?
What’s the best way to attract and retain talent?
How can HR attract and retain talent?
How do you recruit talent in a competitive landscape?
As an HR, what will be the most effective way in attracting and getting the best applicants considering that your competitors are also doing the same to get the very best applicant?
