It's the end of 2025, here's Dan Ashworth putting the finishing touches to his beloved gardening project.
Longer than expected notice periods can raise additional considerations in any hiring process so it's important all parties manage this time effectively.
- Any delay in a start can have an impact on budgets, costs and project timelines. Be prepared
- Begin a robust permanent hiring process a little earlier than planned if possible. Don't limit the candidate pool
- A longer notice gives any current employer more time to counter-offer or other opportunities can be presented
- Extended notice periods can bring a little uncertainty, a chance of landscape changes internally or even possible legal issues.
- It's important for all parties to maintain open communication, set clear expectations, and focus on smooth transition with regular updates, team lunches, away days or informal catch-ups.
For permanent hires, in my experience, the focus has largely been on hiring the most appropriate person for the role, whether they can start next Monday or in 3 months time.
Do employers take in to account notice periods when selecting a preferred candidate in a close contest?
NB, this is not in fact Dan's garden, but bonus points for anyone who can tell me who's garden it belongs to......
