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Recruitment Laws in the United Kingdom<\/h2>\n

As a rule, human resource management (HRM) is the part that handles company recruitment processes. Core steps of human resources (HM) are attracting, selecting, and then appointing suitable recruited candidates. As a consequence, recruitment rules and regulations apply to all employers in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

The undertakings of employing people<\/a> may also involve choosing individuals for unpaid positions (e.g. taking on a volunteer<\/a>). Hence, many businesses create voluntary roles or positions for unpaid trainees.<\/p>\n

The tasks of sourcing new workers falls most on managers and recruitment specialists. Even so, it also involves public-sector employment agencies or large specialist search consultancies.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: As an employer, it is important to understand your responsibilities if you are using a recruitment agency to find staff<\/a>, including temporary or permanent workers.<\/p>\n

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UK Rules of Recruitment<\/h2>\n

Nowadays, the role of finding workers is less labour intensive than it was many years ago. Filling the vacancies of an expanding business is more likely to involve Internet-based technologies<\/a> to cut the costs of recruitment.<\/p>\n

Few employers would deny that the success of an organisation often hinges on its workers. So, the goal is finding the right number of employees – with the right skills and abilities.<\/p>\n

Even so, keeping them requires a thorough knowledge and understanding about small business growth strategies<\/a> and ‘man management’.<\/p>\n

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5 Steps for Finding New Staff<\/h2>\n

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  1. Work out the number of new staff members required to fill positions and determine the skills needed to fill each appointment.<\/li>\n
  2. Advertise the job vacancies and any new roles created as part of building a successful business<\/a> and moving forward.<\/li>\n
  3. Employers should never underestimate the importance of preventing discrimination<\/a> and adhering to health and safety regulations<\/a> in the workplace.<\/li>\n
  4. Select the most appropriate candidates to attend your interview procedures and then select the successful applicants.<\/li>\n
  5. Organise and plan a work programme to help all recruited staff settle into their role, become effective, and to flourish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Important<\/strong>: This section explains the rules of advertising a job and attracting applicants ‘fairly’. It also covers the tricky topic of Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Full and Part-time Jobs<\/h2>\n
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    Advertising a Job<\/h5>\n

    Employers can advertise a job<\/a> and then manage their vacancies online via the ‘Find a job’ service found on the GOV.UK website (use the Employers Online NI<\/a> service in Northern Ireland).<\/p>\n

    Note<\/strong>: The information on how to advertise a job vacancy on the ‘Find a job’ service is also available in Welsh language (Cymraeg<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Finding a Job<\/h5>\n

    You can search and apply for jobs in Great Britain using the ‘Find a job<\/a>‘ service (use JobCentre Online NI<\/a> for Northern Ireland).<\/p>\n

    Note<\/strong>: Information on how to look for work on the ‘Find a job’ service is also available in Welsh language (Cymraeg<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Jobsora<\/h5>\n

    Search through thousands of UK jobs near to you and apply online today! You can search Jobsora.com<\/a> for job vacancies by location or by job title.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Jooble<\/h5>\n

    Explore all the current vacancies for jobs in United Kingdom. The fast and free service from Jooble<\/a> lists thousands of jobs from all the top employers and leading job boards.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Advertising an Internship<\/h5>\n

    Recruiters can use ‘Find a job service<\/a>‘ to advertise internships. The adverts are free and you can target new and recent graduates.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Jobcentre Plus Help for Recruiters<\/h5>\n

    The section explains how Jobcentre Plus help for recruiters<\/a> can be an invaluable resource for employers who are recruiting new staff members.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Criminal Record Check<\/h2>\n
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    Basic DBS Check<\/h5>\n

    This guide explains how basic DBS checks work<\/a>, how to apply, the current cost, and what information is contained on a certificate (e.g. convictions and conditional cautions).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Background Checks<\/h5>\n

    The section explains the grounds needed to carry out a criminal record check<\/a> on another person. You can also find out how to apply to check the criminal records of someone else.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Employer Checks<\/h5>\n

    Your criminal record will get checked if you apply for certain job roles<\/a>. Examples include times when you will be working with children or in healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    DBS Update Service<\/h5>\n

    There are several benefits of joining the DBS update service<\/a>. The guide explains how to register online and check the DBS certificate of an applicant.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Umbrella Body<\/h5>\n

    Use the GOV.UK website to search for a DBS umbrella body<\/a> company. These are companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service checks on behalf of businesses and organisations.<\/p>\n

    Note<\/strong>: Members of the public or parents with concerns can report someone as unfit to work with children<\/a> or vulnerable adults (e.g. to the police, social services, or to their employer).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Disabled Employees<\/h2>\n

    There are several key employment rules to follow when recruiting disabled employees<\/a>. All employers must avoid discriminating against disabled people during recruitment.<\/p>\n

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    Right to Work Checks<\/h2>\n
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    Checking the Correct Documentation<\/h5>\n

    You can check if a document allows someone to work in the UK<\/a> (e.g. in situations where you don’t have a share code).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Checking an Applicant’s Right to Work<\/h5>\n

    There are several ways for employers to check if a job applicant has the legal right to work<\/a> in the United Kingdom (e.g. original documentation or share code).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Viewing a Right to Work Share Code<\/h5>\n

    Employers can view a job applicant’s right to work details online<\/a> to check if they can work legally in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

    Note<\/strong>: Employers can apply for a sponsor licence<\/a> to support foreign workers or students choosing to work or study in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Ex Offenders<\/h2>\n

    Check how the law on criminal records applies to ex offenders and employment<\/a>. The section also covers spent convictions, rehabilitation, and the exceptions for DBS checks.<\/p>\n

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