equality and diversity in recruitment and selection

Selecting the ‘best person for the job’ is key to the successful operation of your organisation. It is important to avoid discrimination in the recruitment and selection processes. Not only is this fair and required by law, but it also gives you the best chance of getting the right person for the job by accessing a wider and more diverse talent pool.

The programme will provide you with tips and tools to ensure that equality and diversity are an integral part of your recruitment and selection processes.

Our courses can be designed and delivered specifically around your needs and could cover areas such as:

Overview: Recruitment and selection

• The importance of good recruitment and selection
• The importance of fairness

Equality and diversity in recruitment and selection

• Key legislation and why it’s important

The recruitment process and implementing fair processes:

• Job description / job specification
• Person specification
• Attracting applicants
• The advertisement – reaching your target groups
• Application forms – ensuring fairness / extra assistance
  

Selecting the best candidate

• Selection techniques – respecting diverse needs of candidates
• Interviews
• Preparing the interview
• Conducting the interview

Other selection methods

• Practical tests
• Psychometric and psychological tests
• Assessment centres, role plays and team exercises

Making the best decision

• References and checking
• The offer
• Preparing for the new employee

Exploring positive action initiatives

• Younger / older workers
• People returning to work after a break in employment, or changing their work situation
• Employees with disabilities
• Women
• Ethnic Minority employees – cultural aspects of recruitment / selection

...contact us to find out more