A hypothetical scenario

newfoundglory

A job is advertised internally with a number of essential required ‘skills’.

The skills are the only measure to pass any HR sifting process, although by no means what is required to do the job in terms of knowledge and experience.

The job is fairly technical, and combined with the skills required, there are probably not going to be many applicants meeting the requirements.

There were no applicants.

Approach the recruiter, and clearly told (in writing by email) that the essential skills are not a prerequisite to do the job.

Job is re-advertised.

A formal application for position made.

Job closes and HR say that the application won’t be taken forward because the applicant doesn’t have the essential skills required.

It then comes to light there has also been another applicant who does have the so-called required skills, so while one applicant will be allowed an interview the other will not. However, it is not clear who this other applicant is, or if they even exist.

(It further comes to light that the recruiter had actually approached HR about allowing others to apply beyond the skills listed, but was told no)

In reality, this is a direct attempt (by HR) to prevent one applicant getting the job, but we have to play along with the skills arguments.

Advice please.

Comms69

As long as it’s not because of a protected characteristic this is perfectly legal.

They can appoint anyone they like to any role they like; and conversely not appoint anyone they like

sangie595

That's a very specific set of circumstances for a hypothetical situation.

So the answer is that the employer can recruit in any way they wish provided they do not break the law. There is nothing here to suggest they are breaking the law.

newfoundglory

Okay, hypotheticallay speaking

What about if you were basically treated as free labour and we’re floating jobless.

That is with no permanent job, just doing work for random teams.

As such you only have a limited time to get another job before they try and push you out, consultation etc. Although if you have some temporary work maybe you have a bit longer.

But of course unable to get another job because every job you apply for you are told you won’t be interviewed for.

Comms69

newfoundglory wrote: »

Okay, hypotheticallay speaking

What about if you were basically treated as free labour and we’re floating jobless.

That is with no permanent job, just doing work for random teams.

As such you only have a limited time to get another job before they try and push you out.

But of course unable to get another job because every job you apply for you are told you won’t be interviewed for.

Nothing changes. You find a new job...

This is a consensual business arrangement between adults; no one is holding your hand; nor are they holding a gun to your head.

BrassicWoman

If you want advice on the suitable alternative employment process just say so.

TELLIT01

When the job was readvertised somebody with the required skillset was found so I don't see the issue. If one applicant without the skillset had been allowed to apply but another hadn't I can understand annoyance but there is still nothing that can be done about it.

shortcrust

Contact the Ministry of Fairness. They’ll send in a team who’ll seize and examine the records related to the recruitment exercise and interview those involved. If sufficient evidence of unfairness is discovered you’ll get an apology, a permanent contract with backdated benefits, a ‘Let’s Make it Fair!’ tshirt and mug, and those guilty of unfairness will be sent on a Fairness Awareness course.

AstroTurtle

shortcrust wrote: »

Contact the Ministry of Fairness. They’ll send in a team who’ll seize and examine the records related to the recruitment exercise and interview those involved. If sufficient evidence of unfairness is discovered you’ll get an apology, a permanent contract with backdated benefits, a ‘Let’s Make it Fair!’ tshirt and mug, and those guilty of unfairness will be sent on a Fairness Awareness course.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Winner

Gavin83

shortcrust wrote: »

Contact the Ministry of Fairness. They’ll send in a team who’ll seize and examine the records related to the recruitment exercise and interview those involved. If sufficient evidence of unfairness is discovered you’ll get an apology, a permanent contract with backdated benefits, a ‘Let’s Make it Fair!’ tshirt and mug, and those guilty of unfairness will be sent on a Fairness Awareness course.

Seeing as this is a purely hypothetical thread I see no reason we can't have purely hypothetical answers either so I'll go along with this.

Owain_Moneysaver

shortcrust wrote: »

Contact the Ministry of Fairness. They’ll send in a team who’ll seize and examine the records related to the recruitment exercise and interview those involved. If sufficient evidence of unfairness is discovered you’ll get an apology, a permanent contract with backdated benefits, a ‘Let’s Make it Fair!’ tshirt and mug, and those guilty of unfairness will be sent on a Fairness Awareness course.

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