Employing & managing staff

Getting the right people on board for a successful team

Robert McHenry, executive chairman of OPP, has learned through experience what it takes to construct a good team around you. Here, he gives some advice.

Employing & managing staff

What to know when recruiting your first employee

Ian Cowley, managing director of cartridgesave.co.uk, discusses everything you need to know when taking on your first staff members.

Employing & managing staff

How to source the best staff and then retain them

Ensuring you have the right team in place is of crucial importance when establishing and growing your business. HR guru Beatrice Bartlay gives tips on employing and retaining staff.

Employing & managing staff

Why older recruits can be worthwhile hires for small businesses

Following an urge from the DWP for companies not to overlook senior employees, HR guru Kate Russell talks about the advantages older workers have over their younger counterparts.

Employing & managing staff

Finding the right employee

Ross Williams, founder of software company Global Personals, gives advice on interviewing for the right person.

News

Employers look for the intangibles when hiring

Employers rate strong interpersonal skills, confidence and enthusiasm in a potential employee more highly than business acumen or a strong academic degree, finds research.