Business guides – Being an employer

Finding the right person

Recruiting? An employer's guide to getting it right

Your staff can be the most important asset in building a successful business. It is important to recruit good people who are right for the job.

The interview process in detail

Meeting candidates face-to-face provides the best opportunity for gathering information about their suitability for the role and your business.

My employee is starting next week – what do I need to do?

Preparing for the induction of a new employee is just as important as recruiting them.

Motivating and improving performance

Using appraisals and mentoring to improve business performance

Both can be good ways to develop and motivate your staff - this guide will help you to make the most of the opportunities they offer.

How to motivate your team

Getting the most from your team is the sign of a good manager and can lead to a successful business.

Making it easy

Setting up and managing your payroll system

An efficient payroll system is essential to ensure your employees are paid on time and their salaries and correctly calculated.

Legal issues

Employment law – an overview of the issues

As soon as you employ anyone, even only one part-time employee, you inherit a raft of legal obligations.

Understanding the business benefits of diversity

Although there are many different types of customers, when considering your products or services the more diverse your customer base, the more likely your business is to be successful.