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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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Pensions & Auto Enrolment
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Pensions for business owners – a guide
November 28, 2023 | 5 min read
Small business pensions
November 28, 2023 | 9 min read
How to plan your pension: A guide for small business owners
November 28, 2023 | 4 min read
Setting up a company pension scheme
November 28, 2023 | 2 min read
People management
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Promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace: useful tips for employers
November 12, 2024 | 5 min read
Four day work week trials: who has given up already?
November 12, 2024 | 4 min read
What is a digital nomad? Work from anywhere trend explained
November 11, 2024 | 7 min read
UK retail jobs with the best (and worst) company culture
November 5, 2024 | 7 min read
Employment law and regulations
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Do summer working hours actually work? The ultimate guide for 2024
November 12, 2024 | 6 min read
The ultimate guide to sabbatical leave in 2024
November 12, 2024 | 5 min read
Holiday entitlement and employment law for SMEs: everything you need to know
October 25, 2024 | 13 min read
Paternity leave and Statutory Paternity Pay – employer obligations
September 25, 2024 | 13 min read
Payroll
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National living wage explained & updated rates for 2024
October 31, 2024 | 4 min read
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September 2, 2024 | 6 min read
Startup salaries: what pay to expect at a new business
August 15, 2024 | 6 min read
Female CEOs leading the way in 2024
August 15, 2024 | 6 min read
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