Good recruitment is about getting the best candidate for the job. Poor recruitment decisions are very costly. The 2007 survey by the CIPD states that the average total cost of recruitment is over £4,000, so it makes sense to invest some time to prepare before your begin.

Care also needs to be taken to ensure that you are not leaving yourself open to claims of discrimination during the recruitment process. 

From writing the job description to short-listing applications, interview techniques to job offers The Life Bureau can provide support and help you to make sound decisions at each stage of the recruitment process.

If your business deals with children or young people advice and support can also be given on child protection and Criminal Records Bureau checks.

Induction

A good induction helps your new joiners to settle in, to learn more about the way the business operates and to feel part of the business. It also helps to reduce your employee turnover and employment costs. 

Employees who are given a good induction are likely to stay longer with your organisation and will consider you a ‘good employer’. It will also save your time in the early stages of their job as it will help the individual to adjust to their new role as quickly as possible, so that they become more productive at an earlier stage. 

Ask The Life Bureau to help you to put together a comprehensive induction for your organisation.