Recruitment policy
A recruitment policy sets principles and responsibilities for identifying staffing needs and attracting suitable applicants. It can address approval, role criteria, advertising, internal opportunities, access and record keeping, while connecting recruitment with selection arrangements. The detailed requirements must fit applicable law and organisational needs. A documented policy is useful only if people understand and follow it.
Worked example
Before advertising a vacancy, a manager checks the approval route, agreed role criteria and how opportunities will be communicated fairly. The process produces a record explaining why particular channels were chosen.
Common mistake
Do not treat a policy as proof that recruitment is fair in practice or assume the same detailed legal requirements apply in every jurisdiction.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | SBL | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |