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What to put in an employment contract
Any small business employing staff must be aware of the details that need to be included in an employment contract. Carolyn Mumby, of Employment Law Essentials, explains what employers need to know about terms of employment.
Recruiting staff online
Recruitment websites are rapidly growing in popularity and can be a very cost-effective way for small businesses to reach thousands of potential candidates in a short space of time. Sean Mahon, Marketing Director, from fish4 explains how.
Firing staff legally
Dismissing an employee can be a difficult area to tackle for employers especially if the employee has worked for the company for 12 months or more because they attract Unfair Dismissal rights.
Measuring company culture
Some claim their company culture is ‘young, vibrant and fun’. Others call it ‘casual, yet professional and ethical’, and there are even those whose culture is ‘characterised by open doors and open minds’. But what actually is company culture and can it be measured? How can you ensure your projected company image corresponds with the actual workplace?
Navigate the employment law maze
UK and European legislation has ensured that the days of an entrepreneur being master of his own house with regard to employment issues has long gone.
How to set salaries
Non-financial incentives, such as flexible working, training, extra holidays and a good working atmosphere all have their place in rewarding employees. But let’s be honest, it’s cold hard cash that’s the main reason most staff come to work every morning. So, how do balance paying your staff enough to keep them happy while not breaking the bank?
Watch out for thieving staff
The UK is one of the worst countries in Europe for stealing by employees, according to a report by the Centre for Retail Research. Even if you employ relatively few people, it’s still important to consider the worst-case scenario of staff theft and put measures in place now to deal with it in the future
Setting up a Recruitment Agency
This profile explores what is needed to start up a recruitment agency. It looks at the relevant skills and training, examines the market and suggests how to identify customers and competitors.
Top 10 HR tips
For many businesses, people are the most important asset; smallbusiness.co.uk's Top Ten HR Tips provide advice on how to find and keep the best employees and offer hints on helping them develop.
Paying your employees
If you have an employee who does not have a bank account, and insists on being paid in cash, what are your options? As a first step, speak to the employee and ascertain why he cannot open a bank account.
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