Hiring advice for employers
Practical guidance on writing clear requirements, reading CVs fairly, and hiring faster without sorting through a stack.
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GDPR for job applicants: what employers must do
GDPR for job applicants: lawful basis, privacy notice, data minimisation, retention, applicant rights and automated tools, with a checklist.
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How to choose recruiting software: 25 questions to ask every vendor
Choose recruiting software with a clear brief, 25 vendor questions, a scoring sheet, red flags and a two to four week pilot plan.
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A small business onboarding plan for the first 30 days
A simple onboarding plan for small teams: a pre-start checklist, a day-by-day first week, weekly goals and a 30-day review template.
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How to define a role before you hire: a one-page role brief
Define the role before you advertise it. Use a one-page role brief with seven sections, a worked example and five tests to check it.
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How to run a kickoff meeting with your recruiter
Run a 60-minute recruiter kickoff: agenda, 15 questions, three-profile calibration, roles, response times and a written summary template.
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How to push back on unrealistic hiring manager requests
Push back on unrealistic hiring requests with evidence, options and scripts: long must-have lists, low pay, short timelines and more.
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Automated decisions about applicants under GDPR Article 22
GDPR Article 22 and hiring: when automated decisions about applicants are restricted, what meaningful human review means, and steps to take.
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How long to keep rejected applicant data
How long to keep rejected applicant data: UK and EU storage limits, US minimum records, a seven-step method and a retention table.
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Applicant tracking system compliance checklist: GDPR and US records
Review your applicant tracking system: notices, access, retention, deletion and requests, under GDPR in the UK and EU and US record rules.
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Structured screening: how to compare every applicant on the same evidence
Structured screening judges every applicant on the same written criteria and records the evidence. Learn the six steps with a sheet and example.