5 ways to recruit and retain

5 ways to recruit and retain

As the pressures and expectations on workers increase, so do the responsibilities of the organisation. Choice is everywhere and competition is fierce. Recruitment is no different. So what steps can you take to make them want to work for you? read article

Employment Contracts - which terms are legally binding

Employment Contracts – which terms are legally binding

When you take on any employees whether temporary or permanent, full- or part-time, it’s a good idea to have some form of written agreement in place that lays out everyone’s role, rights and responsibilities. Not only does this offer clarity and protection for your employees but it offers the same for your business. This is especially important should a dispute arise further down the line. read article

Mental Health - Your duty of care as an employer

Mental Health – Your duty of care as an employer

One of your biggest responsibilities as an employer within a business is to take care of the welfare of your staff. This means taking care of employees with pre-existing health issues and disabilities as well as doing what you can to prevent new ones. If you don’t, you’ll soon face the consequences: your staff will be unhappy, unmotivated and disloyal to the business, resulting in nothing less than low staff retention rates and suffering productivity levels. read article