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Sections of the guide


The Professional Recruitment Guide is split into seven sections

Recruitment step by step

This section describes the stages of the recruitment process in detail. It is filled with practical tools to help you embed fairer recruitment.

Legal issues

In this section you will find links to the key legislation on equality and employment. You will also find explanations of some of the key legal issues that arise in relation to recruitment.

Latest trends

This section focuses on emerging trends relating to training for staff, flexible working, work/life balance and various aspects of diversity.

Background

This section outlines why you might want to take action, addresses some possible barriers to taking action and ways you might tackle them.

More resources

Here you will find pointers to further sources of help and advice on recruitment. There is also information on outreach: ways that employers can engage with other organisations, education providers and local communities to address diversity.

About this guide

Find out more about the guide, including a glossary of terms and a site map.

More advice for businesses

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Minister responsible

David Willetts is the minister responsible for this policy area.

 

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