Hiring staff: What are the different employment options for your business?
From permanent employees to employing self-employed staff or freelancers, we look at the pros and cons of each staffing option available to your business start-up…
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.
Taking on interns: What you need to know
We take a look at the value internships can offer your small business and your contractual obligations as an employer…
A step-by-step guide to setting up a new employee
A practical guide on the legal responsibilities of a small business owner taking on their first new member of staff…
Retail recruitment: how to recruit staff for your shop
Want to start hiring, but don’t know where to begin? We’ve got all the advice you need…
Six steps for overcoming Imposter Syndrome
With the launch of NatWest’s #OwnYourImposter campaign, Startups’ profiles the panel discussion, including what Imposter Syndrome is and how it affects female entrepreneurs……
Employee wellbeing and mental health in the workplace: everything you need to know
Employee wellbeing is vital for a happy and productive workforce, yet just 9% of businesses have a mental health policy in place…
Entrepreneurs and mental health
With this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 18–24 May, Startups shines a light on the important issue of entrepreneurship and mental health……
Pensions for business owners – a guide
Business owners need to step back from day-to-day life and plan for their retirement. Here’s how…
Best auto-enrolment pension providers
If your small business needs to provide a pension for its employees, check out our guide to the best workplace pension providers here…
What is auto enrolment?
Whether your business is already contributing to a pension scheme, or you think it may need to, learn more about auto enrolment here…
Small business pensions
If you run your own company and are looking to set up a workplace pension for your small business, read our guide here…
What is HR? A complete guide to human resources
As well as core duties like recruitment and training, HR teams also need to consider culture and strategy, and more. Learn more about what HR does with our comprehensive guide…
Hiring tech teams
With demand for tech talent in the UK rapidly outpacing supply, you need to act quick to assemble a crack tech team for your business. Here's how...…
Hiring sales staff
What should you look for in a top salesperson and how can you create an effective sales team? Read on to find out...…
Maternity leave and pay for employers: A guide
Find out how to deal with your employees' maternity rights, your small business maternity leave obligations, and maternity pay for employers…
9 employee perks to make your workplace a perkplace
You can’t always compete on salary when it comes to attracting top talent, but you can always offer better employee perks. They are a way to ensure your staff…
How to plan your pension: A guide for small business owners
Small business owners need to step back from day-to-day life and plan for their retirement. Here’s how…
Making a position redundant
Learn how to handle redundancies without disruption or legal issues.…
How to run an employee induction
The purpose of an employee induction process is to quickly integrate a new starter into your business so they can hit the ground running…
Employee privacy and employee confidentiality: Know the laws
As a small business employer it’s important to respect employee confidentiality, but do you know your workers' rights? Read on to find out……