Recruitment and Training Clinic
- jhearn68
- Jun 12
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 14
Tom Trout, Love Childcare Recruitment, Hayley Kelly, Personnel Checks & Lisa Parkinson, Storyy Group
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In our June 2025 Recruitment & Retention Clinic for CAA Members, Tom shared some tips on what you should include in your ads and where to post them to attract the best candidates. As well as the importance of having an ongoing recruitment strategy. He also touched on the difference between standard recruitment and recruiting franchisees.
Hayley discussed the DBS process, including eligibility and workarounds for obtaining standard vs enhanced checks. What you need to do to obtain a DBS check as an individual, what info they show, and how to interpret them.
Lisa finished off by discussing how apprenticeships and ongoing training can be used to upskill staff and fill future gaps as part of a good recruitment strategy.
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