Hi, everyone!
I just have a quick question (asking on behalf of a friend) and wanted to know what your thoughts on the matter are.
My friend is looking to apply for a position as an HR Assistant at a local company. However, their parent is a member of the executive team within this company.
I know this can be tailored specifically to a certain company/sector/industry, however, what would you thoughts be on the matter?
A big NO, or would it make much of a difference?
Many thanks!
In general no reason why they shouldn't apply but best that they declare the family relationship. Then it's up to potential employer on how to process the application and whether or not to appoint if it comes to that. Personally, if it did, I'd want to be specifically warning the person appointed about confidentiality and the need to keep well beyond any possible suspicion in this regard - it can work, provided people make it work, but some employers wouldn't want ever to run the risk involved.
In general no reason why they shouldn't apply but best that they declare the family relationship. Then it's up to potential employer on how to process the application and whether or not to appoint if it comes to that. Personally, if it did, I'd want to be specifically warning the person appointed about confidentiality and the need to keep well beyond any possible suspicion in this regard - it can work, provided people make it work, but some employers wouldn't want ever to run the risk involved.
