4.2 Explain the importance of ensuring that recruitment and retention practices are free from discrimination and harassment and ways to achieve this

Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
Unit: Unit 12: Resource Management in Adult Care
Learning outcome: 4 Understand recruitment and retention issues
Assessment criteria: 4.2 Explain the importance of ensuring that recruitment and retention practices are free from discrimination and harassment and ways to achieve this

• Recruitment and retention practices must be free from discrimination and harassment
• This ensures that all candidates have a fair chance of being recruited as well as ensuring that the organisation complies with legal requirements
• Legislation that relates to discrimination and harassment during the recruitment process includes the Equality Act 2010 the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Employment Rights Act 1996. These principles should also be documented in organisational policies and procedures.
• Reducing the likelihood of discrimination and harassment during the recruitment process can be achieved by:
  • adhering to robust organisational policies and procedures
  • being respectful toward all candidates at all the times
  • not making recruitment decisions based on an individual’s protected characteristic as defined by the Equality Act 2010
  • respecting professional boundaries