Acas have launched two new free practical guides to give employers and managers practical advice on how to successfully run a recruitment and induction programme, including free tools, templates and check lists. Recruiting new staff: covers a range of issues from hiring options to what essential documents are needed, as well as top tips about the process itself, from advertising a job to considerations when choosing the right candidate. Starting staff, induction: provides practical advice on steps to take before the new employee starts and throughout the first year that the new employee is taken on board. It also gives specific guidance around recruiting young people, including school, college, and university leavers.

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