HR for Small Business For Dummies, UK Edition

Learn to:

• Develop your employees to grow your business and lead change
• Pay the right rates for jobs and reward employees fairly
• Manage employee performance by setting clear expectations
• Implement key HR legislation to avoid pitfalls

Don't be daunted by HR! Here's what you need to know

Human Resources concerns keep many a small business owner awake at night. With this book as your guide, you can fearlessly navigate the complex HR landscape and enjoy a good night's sleep. Discover how to manage employees, lead change, develop policies and deal with tricky people situations, all whilst complying with all laws and regulations.

• The people business – understand how people fit into your business, what being an employer involves and how to attract the right people
• Hiring and firing – see what should be included in a legally binding job offer and what procedures must be followed when terminating employees
• Money and more – explore employee reward systems, know how to provide benefits and learn to respond to pay queries
• About rules and fairness – know when you need formal rules and HR policies, develop an Equal Opportunity Policy and handle grievances correctly
• As good things grow – learn to incorporate strategic planning, recruiting, training and shaping structure as your business grows
• Following the law – manage the hiring process, keep essential records, deal with unions and set up a pension scheme

Open the book and find:

• How to establish your business culture
• Tools for choosing the right employees
• Ways to protect your business when people leave
• Your legal responsibilities regarding benefits
• Tips on creating policies
• Suggestions for rewarding performance
• Creative ways to use contracts
• The ten best interview questions