Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
Business owners will find themselves in this place at some time or another. They have a job position to fill and they know just the person for it – but they feel like it’s worth advertising jobs anyway. Is it even necessary?
With the help of Kate Palmer, associate director of HR Advisory at Peninsula, We take a closer look.
Internal recruiting vs advertising jobs
For fairness’ sake, it’s best to advertise, shortlist and interview for every role available within your business.
This ensures everyone is given a chance as well as ensuring your decision is the best one that you can make in the circumstances and is demonstrably fair.
Though it is up to you if you choose to advertise. Simplistically speaking, you are not required to advertise a role and are free to appoint someone internally in the new role.
However, while no legislation exists to demand this is done, there are some risks to not advertising.
You could leave yourself open to a discrimination claim from someone both internally and externally, should they find out about the post and the lack of opportunity to apply.
If so, you should consider any application from them to avoid a grievance