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The latest guides on employing and managing full or part time staff effectively as a small business owner or sole trader, brought to you in partnership with Sage. Contains advice on employment law, health and safety at work, recruitment, training, redundancy and disciplinary information, employee rights, workplace regulations, and much more.

This section provides expert and in-depth advice articles on all aspects of staff management and human resources legislation. Our aim is to help UK small businesses to hire great employees, manage them effectively and look after them properly.

Other key topics covered in this employing staff section include team management, employee motivation, legal rights and responsibilities, managing absence, maternity pay and leave, taking on new staff, induction programmes, communication, workplace policies, flexible working, job descriptions, employment contracts and related information.

We also provide information on HR tools, templates and resources specially targeted at SMEs as well as suitable training courses and workshops that can help you get the best out of your staff to make a more efficient, more profitable, happy and productive company.

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Why team building is an important investment for start-ups

Here, we take a look at why team building activities can help create a bond between your staff, increase motivation and improve productivity.

Employing & managing staff

Employing & managing staff

Creating a culture to rival Google’s (on a much smaller budget)

Here, Nicola Britovsek, director of human resources, Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services tells us how to create a company culture to rival Googles on a small business budget.

Employing & managing staff

UK SMES: Flag-bearers for diversity?

Half of all UK SMEs say they have a diverse workforce, with one in three planning to improve diversity is a priority over the next 12 months.

Employing & managing staff

How to invest in staff from abroad in your business

Here, Motin Miah, owner of Bangkok Lounge Group, discusses how investing in staff from abroad can boost your business.

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The key to boosting staff morale can start with charity

Here, Simon Joyce, managing director of Anchor Vans, highlights the benefits charity and team bonding can give to staff morale.

Employing & managing staff

European countries putting the UK’s paternity leave to shame

New research compares the UK’s paternity leave and pay to other countries across the world and finds Britain wanting.

Employing & managing staff

Influencing health and wellness in the workplace

Here, Sophie Poole, head of graduate recruitment at Express Vending, guides us on maintaining employee health in your business.

Employing & managing staff

Why businesses should capitalise on the co-working trend

Here, Nigel Crunden, business specialist at Office Depot, discusses why small businesses should be capitalising on the co-working trend.

Employing & managing staff

Influencing health and wellness in the workplace

Here, Sophie Poole, head of graduate recruitment at Express Vending, guides us on maintaining employee health in your business.

Employing & managing staff

Why businesses should capitalise on the co-working trend

Here, Nigel Crunden, business specialist at Office Depot, discusses why small businesses should be capitalising on the co-working trend.

Employing & managing staff

Five outdated approaches to HR software pricing

Here, Sue Lingard of Cezanne HR talks us through why it is important to make sure your HR software is on the cloud.

Employing & managing staff

Do you care enough about your employees’ financial wellbeing?

Heidi Allan, head of insights and engagement at Neyber, discusses the disconnect between employers and staff when it comes to attitudes towards employee financial wellbeing.

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Why you shouldn’t ignore the rise of gig-economy and flexible working

Business and HR leaders do not believe the gig-economy will impact on their own businesses, according to new research.

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The benefits staff really want – Top tips on retaining the staff you love

Here, we take a look at what you as a business can offer your staff to keep them engaged.

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