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The latest guides on employing and managing full or part time staff effectively as a small business owner or sole trader, brought to you in partnership with Sage. Contains advice on employment law, health and safety at work, recruitment, training, redundancy and disciplinary information, employee rights, workplace regulations, and much more.

This section provides expert and in-depth advice articles on all aspects of staff management and human resources legislation. Our aim is to help UK small businesses to hire great employees, manage them effectively and look after them properly.

Other key topics covered in this employing staff section include team management, employee motivation, legal rights and responsibilities, managing absence, maternity pay and leave, taking on new staff, induction programmes, communication, workplace policies, flexible working, job descriptions, employment contracts and related information.

We also provide information on HR tools, templates and resources specially targeted at SMEs as well as suitable training courses and workshops that can help you get the best out of your staff to make a more efficient, more profitable, happy and productive company.

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How small businesses can keep employees motivated at Christmas

Jacqui Glenn looks at the lasting impact of seasonal recognition but also the importance of implementing a year-long employee engagement strategy.

Employing & managing staff

How the introduction of the apprenticeship levy will help businesses

The Apprenticeship Levy – which comes into effect in April 2017 – promises to provide a greater financial incentive for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to offer apprenticeships and training programmes.

Employing & managing staff

How chemicals in the office may be a hazard to employee health

Some hazards capable of causing serious injury in the workplace can go unnoticed and unmonitored. Here, we look at the precautions to take.

Employing & managing staff

How to connect your people as a small business

In the first of a series about how small businesses are innovating in the way they work, we look at the value of focusing on your people and their working practices.

Employing & managing staff

The costs of making a bad hire as a small business

A bad hire is likely to impact a small company to a much greater extent than a larger one. Here, Tim Drake looks at how to make sure you get it right.

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How long does a temporary contract last?

How long does a temporary contract last, I have been temporary for three and a half years; should I now be classed as permanent?

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How do you know you have hired the right candidate?

Here, Sinead Hasson explains why hiring the right people to work for you is crucial for a small business – a good hire can make your business whilst a poor hiring decision can cost you.

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How to keep the best sales staff in your small business

Retaining the best sales staff and keeping them motivated is crucial to your business’ existing and future success, says Paul Turton.

Employing & managing staff

How do you know you have hired the right candidate?

Here, Sinead Hasson explains why hiring the right people to work for you is crucial for a small business – a good hire can make your business whilst a poor hiring decision can cost you.

Employing & managing staff

How to keep the best sales staff in your small business

Retaining the best sales staff and keeping them motivated is crucial to your business’ existing and future success, says Paul Turton.

Employing & managing staff

What small businesses need to know about the gender pay gap

Kate Palmer reveals what small businesses need to know about a critical issue in today's workplace: the gender pay gap.

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What do 21st century job candidates want from you?

Tony Wilmot discusses how to ensure you are doing everything you can to keep your best people, and attract new talent through the best job candidates.

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What to remember when interviewing candidates for your business

When it comes to taking on staff, there are some key considerations for a small business owner to make, from how a candidate's skills stack up to whether they would fit with the company culture. Here, we look at what to bear in mind.

Employing & managing staff