WorkplaceInfo offer professional Recruitment documentation, forms and checklists written by some of Australia's most respected HR professionals. Since the advent of online recruitment, the process of recruiting a new worker is less dependent on correspondence than it once was. However, whether it is sent electronically or via post or courier, it is still essential that an offer of employment be made, and accepted, in writing. Unsuccessful candidates should always be notified. Regrettably, this courtesy can be ignored by busy recruiters but it should not be: the manner in which an organisation interacts with job seekers can contribute to a positive – or negative – corporate reputation. Once an employee is hired, he/she will complete a period of probation which will formally be brought to an end at an agreed time and which, again, should be documented.
