If your business is growing you're going to need more help! But the process of recruiting good staff can be lengthy and costly. So, knowing how to go about finding the right people for your business is key to making things go as smoothly as possible. And when you have recruited them, you need to hold on to them. Read helpful information and advice on hiring employees.
Recruitment Strategies to Attract Skilled Workers
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Attract top talent with innovative recruitment strategies that demonstrate your company's value. Start today with our step-by-step recruitment strategy guide.
Overcoming the Skills Shortage in the UK
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Businesses have found it harder to recruit due to a widening skills gap in the UK. Founder Deepak Shukla shares his insight into hiring people in a difficult job market
A Guide to Apprenticeships & The Kickstart Scheme
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Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Consulting covers everything employers need to know about taking on an apprentice in 2021, including the government's new Kickstart Scheme
Promoting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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Thomas Owen of Viking Extrusions explores the many benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace, with a particular focus on how to employ and support autistic employees
Costs Associated With Hiring Your First Employee
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Simon Thomas, Founder and Managing Director of Ridgefield Consulting, talks us through the unexpected costs associated with hiring your first employee as a small business owner
7 Ways for SMEs to Avoid Redundancies
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Daniel Barnett of Getting Redundancy Right explores seven alternative options for SME owners who may be considering staff redundancies
The Impact of Covid-19 on UK Recruitment
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In this exclusive from the Association of Staffing Professionals, Chief Executive Ann Swain explores the impact of Covid-19 on the UK recruitment sector
A Guide to Hiring Your First Virtual Assistant
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Virtual assistants are there to ensure your business runs smoothly, you have fewer tasks to manage and your life is made less hectic as a result. Here's how to find and hire your first virtual assistant
A Guide to April 2020 Employment Law Changes
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Employment law specialist Paula Fisher provides insight into the 2020 Employment Law Changes that will affect every employer in the UK, along with highlighting how UK SMEs can prepare
How to Approach Diversity Within Your SME
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Siân Goodson, Founder of executive search business Goodson Thomas, shares her strategies to help SME owners ensure they have a more diverse workforce and senior team
Expert Tips on Hiring Your First Cloud Developer
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Hiring a cloud developer for the first time can prove to be a complicated process for busy SME owners. Here are some expert tips from a technology recruitment specialist to help you along
How to Recruit & Retain Generation Z
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Howard Wiley of global technical recruitment consultancy VHR explores how SMEs can tailor recruitment drives to attract and retain Generation Z
Are You Attracting the Wrong Job Applicants?
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Recruiting the right candidate for the right role can be stressful and time-consuming. BrighterBox's Charlie Johnson shares his tips on how to attract worthwhile applicants
How SMEs Can Benefit From the Gig Economy
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SMEs are turning to the gig economy for a permanent solution that can support innovation and deliver quality to clients. Cause4's Michelle Wright explores how
Discovering an Employee Has a Criminal Conviction
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What rights and responsibilities do employers have in respect of employees with undisclosed criminal records? Tackle this tricky issue with our handy guide
The Importance of Employer Brand
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A strong employer brand is essential for any business in this day and age. But what does it mean, and how do you build one for your company?
The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant
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Hiring a virtual assistant can deliver numerous benefits to a business, but there are a few things to consider before bringing a virtual PA on board
Probationary Periods: What Employers Need to Know
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Probationary periods can protect employers when a new employee doesn’t make the grade. But how can an employer implement one effectively and responsibly?
Sponsoring Employees from Overseas - FAQs
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When recruiting a worker from outside the EU, employers might need to apply for a Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 5 sponsor licence. Here's all you need to know
Five Employers Doing Amazing Things with Apprenticeships
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Apprenticeship stories: five small businesses using apprenticeships in inspiring ways that benefit the business and the young employees
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