Undertaking Interviews
Most jobs involve having an interview. Its main purposes are to find out if the candidate is suitable for the job and give the candidate information about the job and [...]
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Competency Based Interviews
Competency-based interviews (also called structured or behavioural interviews) are more systematic than a typical chat based interview, with each question targeting a specific skill or competency as defined in the job [...]
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Example Competency Based Interview Questions
Adaptability Adjusts to changing environments whilst maintaining effectiveness Which change of job did you find the most difficult to make? Tell us about the biggest change that you have had [...]
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Managing long term sickness
Long-term sickness is difficult to handle. Everyone is susceptible to illness, and dismissals where no fault is involved are always difficult. Employees who have been away from work on long-term [...]
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Holding difficult conversations – process
The following steps give you a useful framework for dealing with challenging conversations. Although all conversations about performance, conduct or personal issues are potentially challenging, the steps below are geared [...]
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Holding difficult conversations
Most of us instinctively know when it is the right moment to deal with a problem. Issues do crop up without warning, but more often than not there are warning [...]
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Short Term Absence – Return to Work Interviews
Return-to-work interviews should normally be conducted by the employee’s immediate supervisor or manager. The interview identifies the cause of the absence and provides an opportunity to explore any particular problems the [...]
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Handling Grievances – Appeals
If an employee informs the employer that they are unhappy with the decision after a grievance meeting, the employer should arrange an appeal. As far as reasonably practicable the appeal [...]