This event will provide an invaluable overview of elements that need to be considered when becoming a first time employer. By the end of the seminar you will have a greater understanding of planning your business resources, statutory duties as an employer, HR issues, maintaining control of your business, and forward planning.

Rationale - Exploration of why the business should expand including;

• Business Planning and timescales
• Why do I need to recruit?
• Who should I employ – full time/part time/apprenticeships?
• When do I need to employ them by?
• How many people will the business support?

Business Impact - Change in the status of the company;

• Management skills and impact of management style
• Staff motivation
• Effective communication
• Advantages of clear job roles and delegation
• Managing change

Legislation - Brief overview of legislation to be taken into consideration including;

• Data Protection Act 1998
• Employment Law
• Equalities and Diversity
• Working Time Directive
• The Asylum and Immigration Act 1966
• HM Revenue and Customs
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Human Resources- Effective management of human resources, record keeping and administration;

• Salary and Payroll
• Contracts and Terms of Conditions
• Recruitment and retainment
• Skills and Training
• Equipment/clothing/resources
• Employment policies and Pension schemes
• Annual leave/sickness
• Health and Safety
• Equal opportunities and diversity
• Disciplinary problems and Dismissals

Maintaining Control and Direction – Planning for the future.

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