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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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- Taking on interns: What you need to know March 27, 2025 | 4 min read
- Probation periods: essential guide for hiring managers March 27, 2025 | 11 min read
- How to run an employee induction March 27, 2025 | 6 min read
- Hiring right: the key to a successful workforce March 27, 2025 | 9 min read
Pensions & Auto Enrolment
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- Small business pensions March 26, 2025 | 9 min read
- Setting up a company pension scheme March 26, 2025 | 2 min read
- How to plan your pension: A guide for small business owners March 26, 2025 | 4 min read
- What is auto enrolment? March 26, 2025 | 9 min read
People management
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- Digital Nomad visas: 60 countries offering visa schemes to UK workers April 11, 2025 | 36 min read
- Entrepreneurs and mental health March 31, 2025 | 11 min read
- Company director responsibilities explained March 28, 2025 | 9 min read
- Four day work week trials: who has given up already? March 27, 2025 | 4 min read
Employment law and regulations
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- Paternity leave and Statutory Paternity Pay – employer obligations May 31, 2025 | 12 min read
- Statutory maternity pay – employee rights and employer obligations March 31, 2025 | 13 min read
- Which countries in Europe have the best sick leave? January 1, 2025 | 4 min read
- The 10 best UK employers for generous paternity leave December 24, 2024 | 5 min read
Payroll
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- The gender pay gap: state of UK business in 2024 March 31, 2025 | 7 min read
- Employer Payment Summary: everything you need to know about EPS payroll March 26, 2025 | 4 min read
- What is umbrella payroll? Everything you need to know March 26, 2025 | 7 min read
- What is RTI? How to get your RTI submissions right March 26, 2025 | 6 min read

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