Using an external consultant to help you choose between existing employees offers another viewpoint, whilst at the same time removing any accusations of bias.

Working with the line manager, Latham can help identify the key factors to any job, and create an interview process to draw out the information required (please see the section ‘helping managers interview’).

To make the process even more rigorous, we have techniques and tools available that will determine a person’s suitability for a position (please see the section on ‘assessing a candidate short list’).