HR for Small Business For Dummies – UK

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

Marc Bishop is the Managing Director and partner of PlusHR Limited, an organisation specialising in providing HR management and administration services to small and medium companies. Sharon Crooks is a former associate and director of PlusHR who now operates her own consultancy, Jade HR Solutions.