Recruiting staff

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Before starting recruitment for a new or existing role, step back and consider whether this is the right thing to do. Think about whether you can use existing staff via role enrichment, promotion, secondment or side stepping. For the right staff member these alternatives can provide the opportunity for them to develop their skills and can often be highly motivating.

If it is necessary to recruit a new person into your organisation, you may also wish to consider whether you want to offer a permanent role, a fixed-term contract , use an agency worker or a freelancer.

In this section you will find information on all aspects of recruiting new staff:

The employment cycle

The key milestones in recruiting and managing employees.

Creating a job description

What needs to be included in a job description and why they are important.

Advertising

How to advertise your vacancy so you attract the right people to apply.

Shortlisting

The process of deciding who you want to interview.

Conducting interviews

How to prepare for an interview, welcome candidates and conduct objective interviews that will give an indication of future performance.

Making a selection

How to rate candidates objectively following interviews and how to communicate with successful and unsuccessful candidates.

Documents and procedure for new staff

Guidance to ensure you are prepared for the arrival of new members of staff.