Recruiting People Fairly: A Hiring Managers Guide

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Create a fair, non-discriminatory and effective recruitment process, from deciding to hire through to onboarding.

Created byLouise Holloway

Last updated 6/2023

English

What you'll learn

Design a fair and effective recruitment process
Understand the primary legislation that covers recruitment in the UK and your responsibility as a recruiter
Write an effective job description and person specification
Write a fair and attractive job advert
Understand how unconscious bias can affect recruitment decisions
Fairly select and interview candidates
Create an engaging induction and onboarding programme

Course content

9 sections • 26 lectures • 1h 27m total length

Introduction2:02
What we will cover1:47
In this video we outline what the course will cover.
Learning Outcomes1:25

The Equality Act 20103:09
In this lecture we discuss the main legislation that covers recruitment in the UK, with a focus on The Equality Act and the impact that it has on how we go about recruiting.
Unlawful Discrimination5:00
In this lecture we discuss what discrimination is, the difference between direct and indirect discrimination and how it can occur during the recruitment process.
Discrimination Quiz
Lecture 7: Unconscious Bias5:51
In this lecture we look at how we can inadvertently make assumptions and decisions about people, and the potential for discrimination that this can lead to.
Identifying Unconscious Bias
Disabled Candidates and Health Related Questions3:55
In this lecture we discuss when and if we can asking candidates about their health during a recruitment process.
Lecture 9: Reasonable Adjustments2:05
In this lecture we discuss what reasonable adjustments are, and what we should consider when making them.

Writing a job description4:29
Having completed this lecture you will be able to write an effective job description that accurately identifies the key skills and knowledge that a candidate will need to perform the role you are hiring for.
Lecture 11: Common Problems with Job Descriptions2:24
In this lecture we look at some of the common problems with job descriptions, and how you can avoid them.
Writing a Person Specification4:40
After completing this lecture, you will understand how to write a fair and inclusive person specification to assist you in recruiting your ideal candidate.
Lecture 13: Common Problems with Person Specification4:51
In this lecture we look at some of the common problems with Person Specifications, and the potential for discrimination.
How good are your job descriptions?

Selling Your Brand3:38
In this lecture we look at the importance of making the most of your brand, and how you can use a marketing mindset when selling your vacancy.
Lecture 15: Writing Your Job Advert5:00
In this lecture, we look at how to write a fair and inclusive job advertisement to attract high quality candidates to your vacancy.
Lecture 16: Broadening Your Reach1:21
In this lecture we look at how the Equality Act should impact where you advertise, as well as what you say in the advert, and think about where to place your advert to get the widest audience.
Write a job advert
Attracting Candidates in a Difficult Market3:23
In this lecture we look at the different ways in which you can attract candidates in an increasingly difficult market place.

Choosing your Interview Format3:42
In this lecture we look at the different types of interview that are commonly used, and the pro's and con's of each one.
Planning Your Interviews1:32
In this lecture, we consider all the things you need to think about when planning your interviews.
Interviewing Skills5:05
In this lecture we look at the key skills that a manager needs to conduct face to face interviews fairly.
Making Notes1:52
Making notes is one element of recruitment that can get forgotten. In this lecture we talk about why it is so important, and what your notes should cover.
Making the Decision2:49
In this lecture we discuss the process that you need to go through when fairly making your decision to appoint.
Making the Decision

Requirements

The only requirement for this course is an interest in recruitment, and how to do it fairly

Description

Are you looking to recruit?

Are you concerned about how to go about it?

Are you unsure of how you make your recruitment campaign open to a diverse candidate base, and avoid discrimination?

I can help with that...

Making a recruitment decision is one of the most important decisions that a business will ever make. Whether you are taking on your first employee, taking on additional staff as your business grows, or looking to replace someone who has left, in today’s recruitment market, making sure that your recruitment process is fair and inclusive is so important.

The recruitment market has changed so much in the past few years, and what candidates are looking for now is so different to 10 or even 5 years ago. Opening up your business to a more diverse and flexible workforce is becoming increasingly essential in you becoming an employer of choice.

If you are looking to build an inclusive and effective recruitment process, then this course is for you, whether you are an employer, manager or supervisor.

Over our time together we will work through the entire process, from making the decision to hire, through writing a job advertisement, the interview and right through to onboarding, and throughout we will be focussing on both the process and the legislation that affects recruitment in the UK.

During the course we will cover:

To hire or not to hire? What you need to think about before even starting the recruitment process
The legal landscape: the key legislation that covers recruitment in the UK
Understanding discrimination and bias, and what it means for the recruitment process
How to manage your process to be inclusive to disabled candidates
How to write effective and fair job descriptions and person specifications
How to fairly advertise your job and reach a broad and diverse audience
How to fairly shortlist and select your candidates
How to hold an effective interview
How to ensure you make the right hiring decision, for the right reasons
The importance of induction and onboarding

Who the course is for:

Anyone who is interested in building a fair and inclusive recruitment process
First time employers who want to get it right, first time
Managers and supervisors with a responsibility for recruitment and an interest in diversity and inclusion
HR professionals with an interest in recruitment and selection

Who this course is for:

Managers and business owners who are looking to recruit more successfully
Supervisors with an interest in recruitment

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Introduction3 lectures • 5min

To Hire or Not to Hire?1 lecture • 2min

Recruitment and the Law5 lectures • 20min

Section 4: Clarifying the Role4 lectures • 16min

Section 5: Attracting Candidates4 lectures • 13min

Section 6: Application and Shortlisting2 lectures • 9min

Section 7: The Interview5 lectures • 15min

Section 8: Induction and Onboarding1 lecture • 4min

Summary and Next Steps1 lecture • 2min

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