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Selection policy
1 Overview
1.1 Our employee recruitment policy describes our process for selecting job candidates.
1.2 We are committed to our equal opportunities at every selection stage, and the hiring process will be free of discrimination.
2 Scope
2.1 This recruitment policy applies to all employees who are involved in hiring for [company name]. It refers to all potential job candidates.
3 General principles
3.1 Employee selection stages
3.1.1 Our company has a standard hiring process that may be tweaked according to a role's requirements. Our standard process involves:
Hiring managers may choose to add/remove stages depending on
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Can I use the Selection policy template in my small business?
Yes. The Selection policy template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
Is the Selection policy template compliant with 2026 UK employment law?
Absolutely. Like the Selection policy template, all of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
Can I customise the Selection policy template for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas of the Selection policy template that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
Do I get instant access to the Selection policy template?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Selection policy template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
What if I need more help, not just a Selection policy template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Selection policy template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
Why should I use this Selection policy template, and not AI to generate it?
The risk of using a free AI-generated template 'without review' includes your legal exposure, missing context, and no awareness of the wider process, whereas purchasing the Selection policy template from us mitigates that risk.
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