How to avoid unfair discrimination when recruiting
Employers need to ensure that all stages within their recruitment process, from advertising the vacancy through to the interview and an offer of employment, comply with employment law
Crafting Your Job Advertisement
Selecting applicants fairly
Interview Do's and Don'ts
Crafting Your Job Advertisement
Interact with the hotspots to reveal the key information.
Recruitment starts with your job advertisement. This stage is crucial because it sets the tone for attracting the right candidates while ensuring you don’t unintentionally exclude anyone. Crafting an inclusive job ad means focusing on the role's actual requirements and avoiding unnecessary barriers that could deter qualified individuals.
Ensure the job description reflects the role accurately.
Avoid unnecessary criteria that might exclude certain groups unfairly
Click to view some examples
Ensure the job description reflects the role accurately and avoids unnecessary criteria or working patterns that might unfairly exclude candidates.
Useful resources
Job advert template
Job description template
How to create – and use - a great job description
Selecting applicants fairly
Watch this short videos to learn how we can select applicants fairly
Equality training for decision-makers can reduce biases
Focus on skills, qualifications, and experience, not personal characteristics
Keep written records of decisions and criteria used so you remain accountable throughout
Apply selection criteria lawfully and consistently
Interview Do's and Don'ts
Conducting interviews fairly is essential to ensure every candidate has an equal opportunity to showcase their suitability for the role. Click on the hotspots to learn more.
"Are you married?" "Do you plan to have children?" "How old are you?" "What is your religion?"
Questions to avoid:
Avoid inappropriate or irrelevant questions.
Questions should be about the candidate’s ability to perform job-related tasks.
Instead of requiring ‘recent graduates,’ say ‘entry-level experience welcome - Avoids discrimination by focusing on skills and career stage rather than age
Must have native-level English." Instead: Must have excellent written and spoken English skills. - avoids discrimination by focusing on proficiency rather than birthplace or cultural background, ensuring inclusivity for non-native speakers who are fully qualified.
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How to avoid unfair discrimination when recruiting
Employers need to ensure that all stages within their recruitment process, from advertising the vacancy through to the interview and an offer of employment, comply with employment law
Crafting Your Job Advertisement
Selecting applicants fairly
Interview Do's and Don'ts
Crafting Your Job Advertisement
Interact with the hotspots to reveal the key information.
Recruitment starts with your job advertisement. This stage is crucial because it sets the tone for attracting the right candidates while ensuring you don’t unintentionally exclude anyone. Crafting an inclusive job ad means focusing on the role's actual requirements and avoiding unnecessary barriers that could deter qualified individuals.
Ensure the job description reflects the role accurately.
Avoid unnecessary criteria that might exclude certain groups unfairly
Click to view some examples
Ensure the job description reflects the role accurately and avoids unnecessary criteria or working patterns that might unfairly exclude candidates.
Useful resources
Job advert template
Job description template
How to create – and use - a great job description
Selecting applicants fairly
Watch this short videos to learn how we can select applicants fairly
Equality training for decision-makers can reduce biases
Focus on skills, qualifications, and experience, not personal characteristics
Keep written records of decisions and criteria used so you remain accountable throughout
Apply selection criteria lawfully and consistently
Interview Do's and Don'ts
Conducting interviews fairly is essential to ensure every candidate has an equal opportunity to showcase their suitability for the role. Click on the hotspots to learn more.
"Are you married?" "Do you plan to have children?" "How old are you?" "What is your religion?"
Questions to avoid:
Avoid inappropriate or irrelevant questions.
Questions should be about the candidate’s ability to perform job-related tasks.
Instead of requiring ‘recent graduates,’ say ‘entry-level experience welcome - Avoids discrimination by focusing on skills and career stage rather than age
Must have native-level English." Instead: Must have excellent written and spoken English skills. - avoids discrimination by focusing on proficiency rather than birthplace or cultural background, ensuring inclusivity for non-native speakers who are fully qualified.