Employing & managing staff

Temporary staff: how online recruitment platforms are changing the hiring process

TempRocket’s Andrew Johnston explores the changing world of temporary hiring and the role that online recruitment platforms play.

Employing & managing staff

How to motivate employees on temporary contracts

Jacqui Glenn considers the challenges employers face when it comes to motivating employees on temporary contracts.

Employing & managing staff

Casual worker asking for p45

I had a casual worker (no contract) working two hours a day for one or two days a week. She is now asking for p45 and wage slips. This person has some property that belongs to my company and she will not return it until I produce the p45. What is my move?

Employing & managing staff

Seasonal stopgap – Recruiting temporary staff at Christmas

As Christmas approaches, many companies may be considering hiring extra staff on a temporary basis to cover them over the busy period.

Employing & managing staff

Flexible staff – Tips on hiring temporary workers

The recent sacking of 850 agency workers by BMW demonstrated how companies use non-permanent staff to protect themselves in a turbulent economy. But you need to know the pitfalls before hiring temporary workers.