Job analysis

Job analysis is the process of analysing the content, purpose and outputs required by a job holder, as well as where the job fits into the organisation’s structure. The analysis should form the basis of a job description and person specifica...


Fit notes

Employees are required to obtain a Statement of Fitness for Work (or Fit Note) covering the period from at least the eighth day of illness, inclusive of weekends and bank holidays. The fit note will advise if an employee is unfit for work or, alt...


Long Term Sick

The management of long term sickness normally requires a more sensitive approach.  Every case will be different and a number of factors need to be weighed up before coming to a decision on how to proceed. These include: The length of the e...


Interviews

Arguably the most important stage of the recruitment and selection process is the interview.  So it always amazes me how little time recruiting managers spend in preparing for the actual interview, so much so that I once conducted an intervie...