The government has published two new guidance documents for employers relating to recruitment. The first guidance document provides information for employers who will be recruiting, and the content includes:

• sources of information and support, e.g. Jobcentre Plus, Access to Work and the “Advertise a job” service
• remote interviewing – tips for virtual recruiting and onboarding
• transferable skills. 

The second document offers guidance, case studies and information about how employers can attract, recruit and retain workers from a variety of backgrounds to enhance their business. The content includes:

• the benefits of a diverse workforce
• career break returners
• Disability Confident
• homeless people
• older workers
• people recovering from drug and alcohol misuse
• ex-offenders
• maintaining mental wellbeing when working from home
• tips for recruiting
• supporting health and wellbeing.

Source: New feed