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Recruiting and managing staff is a massive step in the life of any small business and so is taking on new premises. Get support on the legal and regulatory side of both here.
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Hiring and managing staff
Recruiting staff is a massive step in the life of any start-up and for a small business, hiring employees is not only a legal minefield but a massive financial burden. For expert advice on how to hire staff, take a look at our articles on writing a job advert, interviewing and the staff induction process.
Recruiting
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Hiring right: the key to a successful workforce
November 22, 2023 | 9 min read
Recruitment process: guide for small business owners
November 30, 2023 | 11 min read
5 key hiring ‘blind spots’ and how to eliminate them
November 7, 2023 | 4 min read
From startup to scale-up: how we doubled our headcount in just one year
November 6, 2023 | 4 min read
Pensions & Auto Enrolment
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Pensions for business owners – a guide
November 28, 2023 | 5 min read
Best auto-enrolment pension providers
January 25, 2022 | 9 min read
What is auto enrolment?
November 28, 2023 | 9 min read
Small business pensions
November 28, 2023 | 9 min read
People management
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Digital Nomad visas: 45 countries offering visa schemes to UK workers
December 5, 2023 | 28 min read
Toxic work culture: red flags to spot and how to root it out
November 28, 2023 | 4 min read
How Employee Resource Groups can help you create real change at work
November 17, 2023 | 4 min read
When should startups hire a Chief Human Resources Officer?
November 1, 2023 | 3 min read
Employment law and regulations
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This is how start-ups can support employees going on parental leave
November 2, 2023 | 3 min read
Paternity leave and Statutory Paternity Pay – employer obligations
July 31, 2023 | 12 min read
Rest breaks at work: legal requirements for employers
June 29, 2023 | 7 min read
Flexible bank holiday policy: how it works + risks for employers
June 1, 2023 | 5 min read
Payroll
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What is a labour cost and how to calculate it: a small business guide
January 30, 2023 | 4 min read
Switching Payroll Companies Checklist: What to Do
August 12, 2022 | 7 min read
Best online payroll software for UK small businesses 2023
October 26, 2023 | 11 min read
7 Best HR and Payroll Software for 2023
July 19, 2023 | 13 min read
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