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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.

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What are the latest minimum wage figures how has the minimum wage increased? Take a look at minimum wage historical rates for comparison...…

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Staff benefits: Extra holiday can be a great long-term incentive

This perk rewards loyalty and is valued by working parents.…

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Setting up a company pension scheme

Which scheme should you offer and how much should you contribute?…

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You have to be very careful when firing staff. We look at the risks.…

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Written particulars of employment: What you need to know

Failure to provide these can cause legal problems. We explain how to get it right.…

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Understanding the costs and rules behind staff training

Training is not cheap but help is available. We look at the options.…

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