A CIPD survey (Resourcing and Talent Planning - 2010)
found that the average direct cost of recruiting a replacement member
of staff is £8,333 (for senior managers and directors) and
£2,930 for other employees.
Use our guides to recruit the best staff at the lowest cost!
Once you've found your ideal candidate and made an offer of employment,
you may also wish to look at our section on new starters
which has useful guidance on taking up references and other checks,
and ensuring the person has the right to work in the UK.
What's new?
Recruitment: the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey found
that four-fifths of employers intend to either not hire or to cut back on staff
during the first quarter of 2012.
Unemployment: the Office for National Statistics reported that
unemployment now stands at 2.57 million - 8.1% of the population and the highest
level for 17 years. This may lead to difficulties in dealing with many more
applications in response to any vacancies you advertise. Ensure that you still
follow a fair recruitment process in order to avoid any discrimination claims
from those who are unsuccessful.
See discrimination in recruitment
for helpline advice and support.