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Positive action in recruitment

Introduction

To provide recruiters with an understanding of the key fundamentals of Positive Action in recruitment and the benefits to the organisation, community and KCC expectations and facilities. The course is designed to ensure that Members are confident about the process and their obligations as required by legislation and the organisation.

Objectives

  • Demonstrate awareness of equality legislation relating to all stages of the recruitment and selection process and understand the organisation responsibilities under the legislation.
  • Write and use concise selection criteria
  • Understand the clear difference between positive action and positive discrimination
  • Understand how personal values and behaviour can affect behaviour and decision making
  • Prepare advertisements to attract good candidates
  • Convey appropriate messages about the organisation

Course content

Convey appropriate messages about the organisation through the recruitment and selection procedure. A highly participatory course supported by formal inputs ensuring practical and productive understanding. The course includes a variety of training tools, group discussions and practical case studies are used to explore issues in a structure manner matching course objectives with organisational aims.

Duration: Half day

For further information or booking details please contact:
edward.lacey@kent.gov.uk

nick.smead@kent.gov.uk

For information on the full range of Learning and Development courses please contact:
admin@kentlearninganddevelopment.co.uk

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