These days, many more young people are looking into apprenticeships rather than further or higher education. The chance to start work sooner, begin taking a regular salary and not rack up thousands of pounds of student debt is quite appealing. It’s also appealing to an employer too for a number
Who is the apprenticeship wage for? Employing an apprentice is a great idea to help you grow your small business. The minimum apprenticeship wage in 2017 is £3.50 per hour. The new minimum wage will apply from April 2017 and is 10p higher than 2016’s wage for apprentices. This wage
Employing on zero hours contracts might benefit your business if you require a lot of flexibility. These kinds of contracts aren’t always suitable, but are popular in industries where customer numbers can vary a lot from week to week The benefits of zero hour contracts for employers Putting staff on
When an employee announces their pregnancy, you’re all smiles on the surface. You congratulate them. You’re happy for them. Now, you’re faced with issues surrounding maternity leave. Businesses are expected to take this experience in their stride. But the truth is, things are never that simple. For small businesses, maternity
Effective human resource strategies are essential for small businesses. They aren’t a luxury that you can skip, particularly in today’s business climate. To understand the importance of a good HR strategy, it is necessary to appreciate what the workforce of today is looking for. Understanding Generation Y Employees are less
CVs, covering letters, application forms, interviews, recruitment fees… There are so many things to think about when you’re hiring a new employee. It’s possible that you might forget one or two things, but forgetting the essential Right to Work checks could leave you £20,000 worse off! Ready to hire? Check