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Whether it’s your new employee, business expansion or filling skills gaps in your team, our employment experts have put together a guide to the recruitment process. Download our free guide today to get started. 

From attracting candidates to signing contracts, hiring an employee for your small business can be complex - but we’re here to help you through the entire recruitment process. Find the right person for your business and stay compliant with employment law no matter how small your team with our guide on how to hire staff. 

In this guide:

  • Cost of hiring an employee 
  • What to include in the job description 
  • Advertising the role and avoiding unlawful discrimination 
  • Advice for interviewing candidates 
  • Employment law essentials 
  • New employee checklist 
  • Right to work checks 
  • What to include in employment contracts 
  • Helpful hints for the first day 

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Learn how staff hiring fits into a broader New Year business plan by reading the New Year Business Plan Checklist guide here.

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