July Newsletter
Damian Piggott
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It’s July! And it’s supposed to be Summer…
However, while it doesn’t feel particularly hot and summery, things are certainly heating up.
As you might know, a general election has been called!
What we have found is people get nervous around election time and it causes ripples.?
So we’re going to be the steady calming voice to help combat the ripples.?
First up, a question for you to think about in your recruitment process.
References - Are they outdated and mostly useless OR essential and informative?
Acquiring references is as entrenched a part of the recruitment process as having a CV or conducting an interview.
So far they have formed the very fabric of our recruitment processes.
Now, however, we have begun to question whether they are necessary.
According to Indeed the reason why references are important is the following:
Job references give hiring managers a chance to learn about your personality, work ethic and abilities from an individual who personally knows you.
While yes it is always nice to confirm this we would argue that if you hadn’t already developed a good sense of the individual’s personality, work ethic, and abilities from their CV or interviews then you might need to re-evaluate the quality of your recruitment process.
In addition to this, a lot of businesses are now simply stating confirmation of the dates worked by the employee as a “reference”. Much of this is to avoid any perceived defamatory language (although there is the myth that people can’t give a bad reference)?
In today’s modern age, there is an increasing need for a swift and effective hiring process. With that in mind acquiring references can take forever and this causes significant bottlenecks.
As a result, this could be an additional step that just wastes time for what would effectively be, not much information.
However, what we do agree about with job references is that they validate what someone has written on their CV, which can show honesty and integrity. In proving that what was written on their CV was correct. Likewise, educational references can be helpful for similar reasons.
But what about those without a lot of experience? Maybe they cannot provide the type of reference you require. For those starting their careers, this can be the first major stumbling block in getting work.
As a result, we could argue that most references, as a general rule, are pretty outdated as a result.?
Instead, more focus could be spent on carefully reading CVs, improving interview questions, techniques, and tests as well as using the “reference” checking time to better onboard and train the individual.
What are your thoughts on references? We would love to hear them.
In The News
Manifestos Everywhere
It’s not just the political parties launching all of their manifestos this month!
The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has launched a 10-point Manifesto for a Fair Labour Market outlining priorities and policy proposals for a future government.
Representing the interests of labour providers and the businesses that use them, the ALP said: “We are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive labour market that benefits both workers and businesses alike… while promoting economic growth and prosperity.”
The 10 points include promoting effective consultation and collaboration, tackling labour exploitation, and enhancing access to work.
For the full manifesto - click the link below.
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Calculate Your Recruitment ROI
Effective recruitment is essential for any business. That means sourcing and hiring great candidates efficiently—and ensuring your investment in them is worthwhile. But how do you judge the success of your recruitment efforts?
Recruitment ROI (return on investment) is a crucial HR metric that measures an employee’s long-term value to the company against the money you spend on hiring and retaining them. Simply put, a high ROI shows you get maximum bang for your buck.
Here’s how to find your recruitment ROI
Job Aggregators Still Most Popular Way Of Finding Work
Recent research by the Institute of Job Aggregators has highlighted that most online jobseekers (87%) are unaware of the difference between job boards and job aggregators.
When searching for a role online, more than half (52%) are still using these job search sites to look for their next role, making it by far the most popular way to find a job.
Through their research, the IJA has identified and outlined the key threats to the future of job traffic to help build an understanding across the industry and raise awareness among job seekers when searching for their next role.
See why and how this can be a problem (and what to do about it) in the link below.
Apprenticeship Levy And Skills Must Be Top Priority
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is supporting a call by the CBI for the next government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy within 100 days of election.
The CBI Manifesto is also calling for action on other key labour market policies within the same timeframe: a cross-departmental strategy to tackle labour shortages and to announce a new remit for the Low Pay Commission.
“The next government must act quickly to smooth out kinks in the labour pipeline or risk a ￡39bn cost to the economy per year because of labour and skills shortages”?
For full details click the link below.
Are you looking for people?
If you’re looking for employees (or a new job) this summer then please get in touch.
We can help find you your next great employee and support you every step of the way.
Interested? Call either Damian: at 07866 987587 or Kelly: at 07896 976239.
Not convinced? Here are some of our “references” to show you we mean business.