1 in 4 job candidates lie about their age in interviews according to new research
HR professionals admit to losing 78 days each year on complying with new employment legislation
Only 19% claim to be well prepared for the new legislation relating to Equality, Diversity and Ageism
One in four job candidates lie about their ages in interviews according to new research from the organisers of forum3, the UKís recruitment and volunteering event for the not-for-profit sector. 71% believe this to be the case while 13% say that half of all candidates lie about their age.
Yet almost all (98%) of HR specialists and recruiters believe that a diverse range of age groups is conducive to a health and productive working culture, indicating that candidates are fibbing unnecessarily.
And while 93% of HR specialists and recruiters admit to spending a staggering 78 days each year on keeping abreast of and complying with new legislation relating to employment, only 19% claim to be well prepared for the new legislation relating to Equality, Diversity and Ageism.
According to the survey, most organisations are taking measures to better manage the increasing amount of legislation they currently face: 31% have built closer relationships with industry peers and recruitment specialists and 25% keep a closer eye on the media. 20% have even taken on an additional member of staff to focus solely on legislation.
38% believe it is the responsibility of the government to advise and educate on new legislation and 37% believe the buck stops with HR bodies. One in five (17%) believe that it is the responsibility of recruitment partners and events while 8% believe it is down to the media to provide information and updates on changes in the law.
Deborah Hockham, project director for forum3 comments:
ìItís clear that the onslaught of employment legislation is taking its toll on organisationsí HR resources. 78 days a year spent on preparation for legislation is 78 days which could be dedicated into attracting and retaining the best talent through improved recruitment processes. Given that only a few are fully prepared for next yearís ageism legislation, it appears that those 78 days are still not enough. While the Government and professional HR bodies have a degree of responsibility in helping out, recruitment specialists and events such as forum3 can share the burden and help HR professionals by offering specialist advice and recruitment solutions.î
To learn more about careers in the not-for-profit sector e-mail nina.wainwright@citigatedr.co.uk
1 in 4 job candidates lie about their age in interviews according to new research
HR professionals admit to losing 78 days each year on complying with new employment legislation
