Recruiting staff

How to go about finding employees with the right skills and the right level of experience, and how to attract them to your business.

Can't get the staff?

Research has shown that many small and medium-sized businesses are finding they cannot... Read more

Taking the hit and miss out of hiring

The quality of the people who work for you is one of the most important factors in the... Read more

Using the internet as a recruitment tool

Finding a person with the right skills, qualifications and experience can be both... Read more

Getting the most out of job interviews

Most jobs are offered on the basis first of a candidate's CV and application letter and... Read more

A proper induction for new staff

Recruiting new staff takes up precious time and resources, so once you have found the... Read more

Decide on employment policies for your business

The purpose of drawing up employment policies is to make sure that employees are aware of... Read more

Making flexible working work: part-time employees

Many smaller businesses choose to employ staff on a part-time basis. This often has the... Read more

Managing a contractor

A number of businesses use contractors and subcontractors to carry out short-term work or... Read more

Employing younger workers

There are rules governing the employment of young people with which employers must... Read more

Getting your rates of pay right

Every employer knows just how important wages are to recruiting and keeping good... Read more

Making flexible working work for your business

In recent years, social and economic changes have had an increasing impact on how people... Read more