Probationary period: induction checklist

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A full list of everything you should run through with a new employee.

Guide to working with freelancers

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The use of freelancers offers many benefits, but doesn't come without risks. This guide will help you make sure you're getting the very best from the relationship and protecting your agency from costly repercussions.

Minimum working week opt out letter under working time regulations

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This is an agreement in the form of a letter for an employee to opt out of the Working Time Regulation, which limit the working week to 48 hours.

Leave policy

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The purpose of this policy is to set out the requirements relating to staff leave entitlements during holidays, bank holidays, office closure and other relevant instances.

Minimum statement of terms of employment

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This document sets out the basic terms of employment, which need to be given to employees no later than 2 months after their employment begins to meet the minimum legal requirements.

Equal opportunities statement

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This template will help you articulate your commitment to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace.

Structured interview guide template

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A template and scoring system to help you successfully structure interviews and assess candidates.

Shortlisting template

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This shortlisting form will help you identify how well each applicant meets the person specification for the job, enabling you to effectively narrow down your shortlist for interviews.

Person specification template

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This template will make it easier to match the right person to a role by helping you bring clarity to the requirements of the position.

Guide to working with a recruitment agency

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A good recruitment company can be an asset in the hunt for the best staff – this ten-point guide will help you maximise that relationship.