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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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Employee health costs businesses one month a year in lost productivity

New research reveals the impact of employee ill health on business, with many businesses losing up to one month a year in lost productivity.

Employing & managing staff

Employing & managing staff

Employee perks: The PR power of benefits for a small business

Here, Richard Stewart, founder of Untangl.co.uk, explores how small businesses are beginning to innovate when it comes to employee perks.

Employing & managing staff

Hiding in plain sight: How to identify addicts within the society

Identifying addicts in the office can be difficult, but businesses need to do more to spot and support addicts in the office.

Employing & managing staff

Brexit talks begin, with citizens’ rights top of the agenda for HR

Here, Nick Goldberg CEO UK & Ireland of Lee Hecht Harrison | Penna looks at what Brexit really means for HR professionals.

Employing & managing staff

It’s time to talk immigration

Here, Rachel Harvey, associate and business immigration specialist at law firm Shakespeare Martineau, talks to us about immigration in business.

Employing & managing staff

Seven simple steps to create a successful staff training plan

Employee training is always being talked about, Love Energy Savings have decided to go 'Back to Basics' with seven simple steps to create a successful staff training plan.

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Time is running out to master candidate engagement

Time is running out to master candidate engagement, warns talent acquisition and management consultancy Alexander Mann Solutions.

Employing & managing staff

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

Time is running out to master candidate engagement

Time is running out to master candidate engagement, warns talent acquisition and management consultancy Alexander Mann Solutions.

Employing & managing staff

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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