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 pitfallsDon't be daunted by HR! Here's what you need to knowHuman 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 schemeOpen 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