In the absence of face-to-face contact with candidates, robust systems are a must and existing processes need to be adapted for the virtual environment. It can be more challenging to build a rapport with candidates over video because deciphering body language and non-verbal skills is difficult.

The hot topic of the moment is GDPR. Due to come into effect in May of 2018 GDPR or the General Data Protection Regulation has been created in the European Parliament by which the Council of the European Union and the European Commission aim to increase data protection for all individuals data inside the European Union and (post Brexit) the United Kingdom.There is much uncertainty over GDPR from the I.C.O regarding enforcement due to lack of clarity regarding consent of data collection, however, we feel that if you follow the simple guidelines as set out in the GDPR then your business will be operating on the right side of the legislation.