Staff Guides

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Maintain accurate employment records to reduce threat of litigation by employees
[April 10, 2008] Employers should keep proper documentation relating to employees, to counteract the rising trend in employment tribunal claims.

What to do when employees go bad
[March 27, 2008] Even a fantastic hard working employee can go bad over time. What can start out as a few small problems will soon become a major headache if you bury your head in the sand and ignore them.

Employing staff from overseas - a legal guide
[February 21, 2008] This article provides guidance for employers on what they need to check before employing staff from overseas. It also briefly outlines the new points-based immigration system the Government will start introducing from March 2008 to manage the flow of overseas workers to the UK

Your responsibilities when you hire staff
[January 15, 2008] The main areas of responsibilities an employer has when employing staff - including the minimum wage, PAYE, the Working Time Directive and how to deal with sickness, holiday and maternity pay.

Recruitment laws that could catch you out
[January 8, 2008] Use this handy Bytestart guide to find out which laws you need to bear in mind at every stage of the recruitment process.

When it goes wrong - How to handle making staff redundant
[December 19, 2007] Every business owner who employs people has to face the horrifying possibility that at some point they may have to make someone redundant. Some key points to consider about redundancy.

Legal Guide to taking time off from work in emergencies
[December 14, 2007] This guide looks at the right of employees to time off work in order to deal with emergencies affecting their dependants.

Flexible Working Rights - Small Business Guide
[November 22, 2007] What does being flexible actually mean to your business? Typically it covers the time your employees spend at work, and where they do the work. An overview of flexible working rights.

Guide to keeping your staff motivated
[September 25, 2007] In today’s competitive market, ensuring that staff are performing to their maximum potential is essential to the success of the department and the company overall. But what can be done to ensure that all staff are motivated and strive to achieve their very best?

The Health & Safety basics no business can ignore
[August 9, 2007] Every business is legally obliged to make sure employees and customers are not harmed in any way by the actions of trading. We look at the health and safety basics you every business should know about.

The real cost of hiring your first employee
[July 30, 2007] Taking on your first employee should be an exciting time. It means your business idea is working and you need help to expand but staff will also bring new stresses. This guide helps you identify the true cost of an employee and manage the impact on your business.

How to boost staff performance
[May 16, 2007] For businesses of any size or sector looking to get the best out of their staff, here are a few ideas to get you started.

Spotting and tackling stress in the workplace
[April 23, 2007] With stress in the workplace a growing problem here are some tips to enable owners and managers to spot and tackle the tell tale signs of stress before it terrorises the office.

Motivating factors for job candidates
[April 17, 2007] There appears to be a considerable difference between what employers think makes their companies attractive places to work and what motivates employees in their job search.

Guide to Recruitment and Interviewing for Small Businesses
[March 6, 2007] Helen Cracknell, from Business Link looks at a best practice approach to the basics of recruitment and interviewing.

New Smoking Laws - what employers should do
[March 2, 2007] Peter Done, Managing Director of Peninsula looks at what employers should be doing in preparation for new smoking laws that come into effect on the 1st July.

Employees On Long Term Sick Leave: An Employer’s Perspective
[January 30, 2007] Employers faced with employees on long term sick leave or who suffer frequent shorter periods of absence are often in a difficult position. That's why it's crucial you know and understand your rights as an employer.

Statutory Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: The Real Issues
[January 25, 2007] Susanna Heley discusses the practical issues surrounding the statutory three step disciplinary and grievance procedures and how it appears that employers will have to pay the price for problems with the current regime.

Taking On Employees – The Basics
[November 29, 2006] A key legal article which addresses the key issues to consider when taking on employees.

How to handle disciplinary issues
[November 8, 2006] Despite every effort, even the best-run business may encounter disciplinary problems with employees from time to time. Having clear and fair disciplinary procedures is both a legal requirement and the first step to avoiding difficult claims tribunals.

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