Hamilton Recruitment is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities in employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation and are given equal opportunities for employment.
We welcome diversity amongst our employees and seek to ensure that all candidates for employment are treated fairly, and that selection is based solely on the individual’s abilities and qualifications, and in accordance with visa requirements of the Islands’ immigration authorities.
As an executive search consultancy committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, the company will adhere to the following procedure for recruiting and selecting individuals for all positions:
Selection criteria
The selection process will be carried out consistently for all jobs at all levels. Selection criteria for all positions will be clearly defined and reflected in the further particulars sent to applicants which will also include details of the company’s commitment to equality of opportunity when provided. Job qualifications or requirements which would have the effect of inhibiting applications from members of particular groups, such as those of one sex, persons of a particular religion, marital status or sexual orientation, persons of a particular racial group, persons within a certain age bracket or those with a disability, will not be demanded or imposed except where they are justifiable in terms of the job to be done.
Advertising opportunities
Job advertisements will be widely publicised so as to encourage applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people. In order to attract applications from all sections of the community, the company will endeavour to ensure that advertisements are not restricted to areas or publications which would exclude or disproportionately reduce applications from a particular gender, religion, age group or racial group and should avoid prescribing requirements as to marital status or age. All job advertisements placed on behalf of the company should state the company’s commitment to equality of opportunity.
Selection methods
The selection process will be carried out consistently for all jobs at all levels. All those handling applications and conducting interviews must be aware of the principles which cover equal employment opportunities and anti-discrimination. The selection of new employees will be based on job requirements and the individual’s suitability and ability to do the job and information sought from candidates will relate only to the qualifications for or requirements of the job.
Candidate interviews
The staff responsible for shortlisting, interviewing and making or recommending an appointment will be clearly informed of the selection criteria and the need for consistency. Wherever possible, at least two people will interview applicants and all questions will relate to the selection criteria.
Where it is necessary to assess whether personal circumstances will affect the performance of the job (for example, if the job involves irregular hours, working abroad or extensive travel) this will be discussed objectively and will be asked equally of all candidates. In the case of disabled applicants who identify themselves at the application stage, appropriate interview arrangements (such as accessible interview rooms or the assistance of a sign interpreter) should be offered to enable candidates to compete on an equal basis.
Best practice
Recruitment procedures and best practice will be kept under review so as to ensure that this policy is being adhered to and to ensure that they do not include requirements or conditions which constitute, or may lead to, unlawful discrimination.
Hamilton Recruitment recognises that authentic diverse recruitment practice starts from within. It is our consultants who empower and enable us as a business to attract and effectively represent diverse candidates for future career development opportunities.