Best practice online recruitment
BS 8877 sets out best practice for all those operating in the online recruitment sector.
It gives recommendations for online recruitment and applies to all methods of candidate attraction, screening, storage and selection using internet-based technology up to the point of offer or rejection.
The standard identifies the roles and responsibilities of those involved. It also encourages transparency and helps to improve the candidate experience.
Why use BS 8877?
By increasing transparency and improving the candidate experience you'll build trust and attract more candidates and clients.
Who should use BS 8877?
- Recruitment and staffing agencies
- Job-board companies (such as Monster, The Ladders)
- Any companies or organization with an HR department that advertises on their website.
- Recruiting organizations (HR managers)
- Recruitment consultants
- Headhunters
- Any organization with an online job board.
What is the Online Recruitment industry saying?
“Online recruitment is an intrinsic part of many employers recruiting strategy and will be increasingly so in the future. Having a means of identifying and checking the key areas that need to be taken into account when thinking of recruiting online is a positive step as the online recruitment industry grows and develops."
David Hurst,
CEO of Onrec.com
