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Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

Contracts of employment when employing staff

Are you looking to employ staff but need support on different contract types?

Employing staff from outside the UK

Details on employing staff from outside the UK.

Employing seasonal or temporary staff - The Pensions Regulator

Guidance from the pensions regulator about employing seasonal or temporary staff and whether you would enter them into a pension scheme.

Sevenoaks District Council WorkBoost – Grants for businesses to take on new staff

Sevenoaks District Council has designed WorkBoost as a programme to support employment, helping businesses to take on new staff and helping those out of work to gain employment and experience.

ACAS letters, forms, HR templates and example policies

ACAS offer example letters, forms, policies and HR documents for employers and HR managers to download and adapt for their own workplace.

Payroll when employing staff

Information on doing payroll for your business.

ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. They also offer training and help to resolve disputes.

Business Support for Construction Programme

This programme supports construction and maintenance professionals in West Devon and South Hams.

The Achieve and Grow scheme

The Achieve and Grow scheme, launched by the Stoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub, offers businesses in the region support with marketing, HR, recruitment, and e-commerce.

ACAS newsletter

Subscribe to receive free email updates from ACAS

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation to support local businesses.

Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation supporting businesses in Dumfries and Galloway.

Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce

A range of business support and networking opportunities are available.

The Export Support Directory

Connecting UK businesses with in-market specialists, the Export Support Directory provides direct access to trusted experts worldwide.

Disability Rights UK

Disability Rights UK is the UK's leading organisation led by, run by and working for Disabled people.

North East Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation offering support on a range of topics including business support, training and events.

Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub Skills Support

Tailored training solutions for your business with access to online events.

Skills for Growth Programme

Support for businesses to develop new or strengthen existing skills in their business.

Home Energy Scotland

Information on how business owners can support their staff to be more energy efficient at home.

What are the benefits of employee ownership?

Read on to find out the main benefits of a business being employee owned.

Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to access support to start or grow a business?

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers online video courses delivered by experts in many business topics

Peer Networks - Redbridge Council

Peer Networks is a programme for businesses that want to grow and develop their organization for future success.
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