Charlotte Gallagher

Charlotte Gallagher

EDITOR'S NOTE: 

Hello and welcome to our festive December issue of Persona. As we all count down to the holidays, we're also looking ahead to the New Year and in this issue have a theme of recruitment. In the main article you'll read a case study of an assessment centre - one of the many we have carried out this year as the practice becomes more widespread, whilst in the 'How to' you'll find some tips on getting the job advert right. Our popular Employment Law Update offers some words of warning to employers not to take drastic action without very good cause, with an interesting story of a postal worker who was sacked for supposedly 'faking' injuries - a useful reminder as January looms with its famed increase in 'duvet days'. Other than that, all that remains is for me to wish you all the best for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012. Feel free to email me 

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charlotte@p3pm.co.uk

 

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How one Lancashire business saved time and money recruiting with an Assessment Centre  

 

Charlotte GallagherLancashire business Next Stage provides round-the-clock, person-centred care and support to vulnerable adults, and earlier this year was looking to recruit a Senior Service Manager. Previously, the company had adopted traditional recruitment methods; placing a series of expensive adverts in health journals which usually elicited a limited response and meant having to interview each potential candidate - a process which could go on over a number of days or weeks, requiring time from several senior staff.

 

The company had heard about assessment centres as a growing practice that minimize both time and cost spent recruiting, and were recommended to P3 People Management, who carried out the process from concept through to delivery.

  

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Employment Law Update

  

Employee unfairly dismissed for alleged fraudulent absence from work

  

The employer in this case took an extremely heavy-handed approach to allegations that an employee "fraudulently" took one day's sick leave after he claimed that he had been stabbed in the finger by a syringe when sorting post. 

 

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How to write a job advertCharlotte Gallagher
Recruiting the right staff requires careful planning, and getting the job advert right is crucial in attracting the right calibre of candidate, as well as avoiding any claims of discrimination. Read on for a few pointers on the right and wrong way to go about it..

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DID YOU KNOW... 
  Charlotte Gallagher
...that postmen have been told they may face bribery charges over Christmas tips? Royal Mail has advised postal workers that accepting gifts from customers could put them at risk of falling foul of the Bribery Act.

The company has said that postmen/women may accept tips as long as they are not in return for favours, such as earlier delivery times, and should "politely decline" any gifts of more than £30.