Recruitment: Recent Episodes
Alison Colley
An update on the Law and best practice for managing and recruiting staff and for dealing with any issues that may arise. An easy to listen to legal and practical update.
AECOM Ltd v Mallon - Employment Appeal Tribunal. This case illustrates why it is important for businesses to consider and make reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
What should employers consider when employing care leavers or care experienced people In this episode 210 of the podcast I am joined by Ali Steele from Wight Oak Youth Services to discuss the importance for employers to think purposefully about employing care leavers and to consider the individual requirements of those who are care experienced.
In this episode of the podcast we cover:
- Why it is important to consider care experienced employees.
- What steps you can take to show support for care experienced employees.
- The kinds of things that employers should be considering with regards to care leavers and care experienced persons.
- Why christmas celebrations and birthdays can be a trigger or particularly difficult for care leavers.
- Why young people from care often have higher resilience and better life skills and are more resourceful when compared to their peers.
- Small things that you can do to promote awareness and best practice.
Resource and information You can find more information about Wight Oak Youth here: Website and contact Ali Steele via hey@wightoakyouth.com
Care Leavers Covenant: https://mycovenant.org.uk/about/
In 2022 there were 82,170 children being looked after in England. Statistics can be found here: .GOV
Training for your Team Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.
Please drop me an email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk
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Recruitment guidance and what to consider
In this episode 189 of the podcast I bring you a detailed account of how to get your recruitment process right, and why a good process is important to ensure that you get the best candidate, conduct recruitment fairly and avoid any legal claims.
In this episode of the podcast I cover:
- What you should consider before you start a recruitment process.
- Best practice.
- Things to avoid.
- The importance of having objective selection criteria at every stage of the process.
- What you should include in your process and procedure.
- What to consider when making an offer of employment.
- How to prepare for a new starter.
- The importance of good record keeping.
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour
Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006
We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents
We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE
The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.
The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
Getting the best from a Probation Period for new & existing employees
In this episode 188 of the podcast I bring you a detailed account of the probation period at the start of employment or the start of a new job role. Probation periods are something that most employers use but rarely utilise in the correct manner.
In this episode of the podcast I cover:
- What a probation period is.
- Why you should have a probation period.
- What is the purpose of a probation period.
- When not to bother with a probation period.
- How it will set up the tone of the relationship between you and the employee for the future.
- What to do if you need to extend the probation period.
- What to do if you need to terminate someones employment during or at the end of the probation period.
- How to deal with a probation period for an existing employee starting a new role.
- The importance of good record keeping.
- Why communication is the key to a good start to the employment relationship.
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour
Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006
We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents
We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE
The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.
The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Taking on your first employee: Part 3 Registering with HMRC & Insurance In this weeks' episode it is the third part of the mini series focusing on taking on your first employee and the considerations which apply with taking on any new employee. This week paying the employee & covering your business.
In this episode I will cover: * When you need to register as an employer with HMRC; * An easy way to check the minimum requirements; * When to register; * What Real Time Reporting is; * How to submit your monthly reports to HMRC; * What software is available to assist with this; * What the minimum insurance requirements are; * What the penalties are for failing to have the correct insurance.
Action Points 1. Ensure that you check if you need to register as an employer; 2. If you need to register, do so before you make the first payment to your employees; 3. Obtain employers liability insurance from an authorised insurer.
Helpful Information & Links Check if you need to register here: www.gov.uk
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Taking on your first employee: Part 1 Planning In this weeks' episode I bring you the first episode in a mini series focusing on taking on your first employee and the considerations which apply with taking on any new employee.
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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Would you like advice about your situation? Appointments are available on the telephone or via Skype throughout the UK.
Alternatively I offer face to face appointments on the Isle of Wight, in Eastleigh, Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas in Hampshire.
The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.
The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.