Planning For Success

An essential part of recruiting the right person involves planning. Having policies and procedures in place, defining the job, the duties and skills required will make the whole process much simpler, smoother and helps ensure legal compliance with issues such as OH&S, discrimination and industrial laws.

If you are a middle age manager, chances are you have grown up with the progressive development of issues such as OH&S, Anti-discrimination and Unfair Dismissals. However, for a young, inexperienced worker, these are a whole new world.

Just a few of the common issues that managers need to consider are

- Young workers have accident rates up to 3 times higher
- Parents and family may become involved if they suspect 'unfair' treatment

Without Policies and Procedures in place, and a Job Description, the young worker may not be clear on what is expected.

This section looks at these two very important topics which should be in place before you begin your recruitment process.