Navigating the legal landscape of recruitment practices - what every employer should know

The competition for talent remains fierce, with ongoing skills shortages and employee expectations reshaping the jobs market. Employers must balance speed with appointing the best candidate, while building robust, compliant processes that reflect legislative changes; refining recruitment strategies to remain both competitive and compliant. Alongside Anna Fletcher, partner at Gowling WLG, we will explore: Current recruitment trends - general considerations for employers Legal considerations in recruitment: Avoiding discrimination in recruitment The power of reasonable adjustments Positive action – what it means and what it is not Mitigating equal pay risks - material factor defences and market forces AI in recruitment The Employment Rights Bill and employment law reform – adapting to change and implications for employers