Taking on your first employee Part 1: Planning - Episode 54

Taking on your first employee: Part 1PlanningIn this weeks' episode I bring you the first episode in a miniseries focusing on taking on your first employee and theconsiderations which apply with taking on any new employee.In this episode I willcover:Planning and why you should focus on what you want the employeeto achieve, the outcomes before your recruit;Why you should think carefully about all of the costs includingthe hidden costs of taking on an employee;The importance of budgeting correctly when considering salaryand hours;How you can find the right person;How are you going to decide who is the right person for thejob;What references and pre-employment checks you are going tomake;Why an offer letter is important and what to include.ActionPointsBrainstorm and plan what youwant before advertising;Look at your budget;Ensure that those who are dealing with recruitment have atleast some basic training on the Equality Act;Outsource all or some of the process. Contact us for a fixedfee quote alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk .Helpful Information &LinksThe Equality Act 2010