In this episode I will cover:

• Planning and why you should focus on what you want the employee to achieve, the outcomes before your recruit;
• Why you should think carefully about all of the costs including the hidden costs of taking on an employee;
• The importance of budgeting correctly when considering salary and hours;
• How you can find the right person;
• How are you going to decide who is the right person for the job;
• What references and pre-employment checks you are going to make;
• Why an offer letter is important and what to include.

Action Points

1. Brainstorm and plan what you want before advertising;
2. Look at your budget;
3. Ensure that those who are dealing with recruitment have at least some basic training on the Equality Act;
4. Outsource all or some of the process. Contact us for a fixed fee quote alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk .

Helpful Information & Links

The Equality Act 2010

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