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It is a common complaint of HR managers that they don’t get all they expect from their external recruitment supplier, that agencies are full of talk about high levels of service, getting to know you etc etc. As usual when a relationship doesn’t live up to expectations, there is likely to be fault on both sides. It is very difficult for an agency recruiter to get a really good idea of what you’re looking for if you don’t tell them. Recruitment via ESP isn’t really feasible, is it?
With this in mind, I’ve put together a few thoughts on things that can be done to improve communication and to increase the likelihood of a successful recruitment outcome.
Posted at 04:50 PM in Health & Safety Staff, Recruitment, Useful information | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
I thought that the results of the 2009 IOSH Salary and Attitudes Survey published this week in the SHP were generally good news for the profession! Here are some of the key points for those who missed it:
Attitudes are changing… according to the survey 43% felt that health and safety practitioners had a higher status than five years ago and 60% added that their company is more committed to health and safety than it was five years ago.
More than half of the respondents thought their job would be changed to include extra duties - around 80% of respondents already have responsibility for fire safety, two-thirds for occupational health, over half for environment, a quarter for security / general FM and a sixth for quality control.
Approximately 80% of respondents said that they wanted to see a government-recognised scheme of accreditation for the profession.
The survey took place in April 2009 and of the 2969 people who responded, 93% were ‘in-house’ employees and 7% were consultants. 1973 people supplied salary details. For full details see www.iosh.co.uk/salarysurvey
Have a great weekend!
Posted at 05:45 PM in Health & Safety Staff, Jobs in Health & Safety, Recruitment, Useful information | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
An article in the SHP recently discussed the current and ongoing talks between the main H&S industry bodies about the possibility of accrediting the H&S industry. A transcript of the article is below, and we'd really like to know what you think. Good plan? Bad plan? or don't you care either way? Please click here to complete our very quick poll and let us know!
"The main professional bodies in health and safety have started discussions on official accreditation for practitioners, which would ensure that clients and employers have access to competent and sensible advice.
At a round-table meeting hosted by the HSE on 21 July, representatives from IOSH, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, RoSPA, the British Safety Council, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), and the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) discussed what a future accreditation scheme might entail, as well as a feasibility study. Details of the study are due to be published by the HSE in mid-August but SHP understands that it will be conducted by IOSH and the CIEH and funded by the HSE.
Said IOSH’s policy and technical director, Richard Jones: “The CIEH is researching existing accreditation models and assessing their suitability. IOSH is doing market research into the small-business sector to determine its appetite for an accreditation scheme and, secondly, researching in the health and safety consultancy community – not just among IOSH members but also those who are members of other bodies – to understand their feelings towards an accreditation scheme. The HSE is also undertaking parallel research into issues around how organisations access competent advice.”
The issue of official accreditation has been around for some time, and was welcomed by the Government in its response to last year’s Work and Pensions Select Committee report on the role of the HSE. However, the Executive is adamant that it will not run such a scheme, nor control or regulate the professional bodies that do establish it.
IOSH has long advocated some form of official accreditation to improve the current situation, in which anyone can act as a health and safety consultant. It said it envisages a voluntary system, which sets down a minimum standard of qualification and experience required to operate as a health and safety consultant.
The feasibility study is likely to be completed early next year but there will be no decision on accrediting the profession before the General Election, which must be held before June 2010."
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There’s no doubt about it, it’s tough at the moment trying to find a new job (or even just to get an interview!). There are so many unemployed H&S professionals out there that you really need to make yourself stand out to get the edge over the competition. With that in mind, we’ve partnered with Recruitment Matters International (one of the more reputable training companies around), to offer a SPECIAL DISCOUNT on 2 of their training courses – “How to secure the right job in a competitive market” and “Make your CV and interview count”.
“How to secure the right job in a competitive market” is a 1 day course, normally costing £299 +VAT, but for people referred by New Level Recruitment, RMI is offering a £50 discount, bringing the cost down to a mere £249 + VAT. “Make your CV and interview count” is a half day course which normally costs £99 + VAT. Just tell them New Level Recruitment sent you and you can attend for only £79 + VAT.
These are really good courses, run by very experienced trainers (I know, I’ve been to some of their training sessions before) and represent real value for money, so take advantage and book today!
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In case you weren’t aware, this week is National Temporary Worker’s week, sponsored by the REC (The Recruitment and Employment Confederation). It’s an exciting event that aims to recognise the contribution made to the UK UK
When most people think “temp” they think of an office assistant or a receptionist, brought in at the last minute to cover sickness or annual leave. There is a lot more to it than that though – imagine a company who needs some Health & Safety support urgently but can’t afford to take on a permanent employee. Or perhaps they are looking for the right person to take on permanently but need some cover until they recruit. An interim (aka temporary) Health & Safety professional can come in at short notice, stay as long as you need them and ensure you are doing the right things.
That leaves you free to relax in the knowledge that all is taken care of, and concentrate your mind on the permanent recruitment process (and on your other work!)
It’s an option that’s worth thinking about – it you’d like to talk to us, you know where we are – www.newlevelrecruitment.com or 0845 270 1640.
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The latest HSW Magazine is out this week, and it is well worth reading, because there is a very interesting recruitment section - an industry forum featuring New Level Recruitment and some of the other leading HSE recruitment agencies. There are some really useful tips in there on how to get the most out of your recruitment agency, for job seekers and employers alike. Anything that might give you an edge in this market is worth a look, imho!
Posted at 03:51 PM in Health & Safety Staff, Jobs in Health & Safety, Recruitment | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
It is a common complaint of HR managers that they don’t get all they expect from their external recruitment supplier, that agencies are full of talk about high levels of service, getting to know you etc etc. without actually delivering on their promises. As usual though, when a relationship doesn’t live up to expectations, there is likely to be fault on both sides. It is very difficult for an agency recruiter to get a really good idea of what you’re looking for if you don’t tell them. Recruitment via ESP isn’t really feasible, is it?
With this in mind, I’ve put together a few thoughts on things that can be done to improve communication and to increase the likelihood of a successful recruitment outcome.
Posted at 03:52 PM in Health & Safety Staff, Recruitment | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
The HR daily published an interesting article today with some timely warnings for HR managers rushing to cut costs in the downturn. It stresses the importance of considereing your employees in a longer term context and says that some of the most common mistakes HR people are making in the current environment are:
Basically the message is - think before you cut, treat people like human beings rather than head count numbers, and THINK LONG TERM - always the mark of a really good manager!
Posted at 04:17 PM in Health & Safety Staff, Jobs in Health & Safety, Recruitment | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
A survey published this week by NORAS shows that the number of job seekers using only the internet for their job search has more than doubled in the last 2 years. In 2007 one job seeker in 16 used the internet exclusivley when they were searching for a new job, and in the latest survey the figure is up to 1 in 7. Also interesting is the number of people using a blackberry or similar device to search for likely new positions.
This information, combines with the ease and cost efficiency of advertising positions on line, mean that the internet is an absolutely essential tool for today's employers and job seekers.
Posted at 08:58 AM in Health & Safety Staff, Jobs in Health & Safety, Recruitment | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
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