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How to manage performance remotely Perhaps one of the biggest concerns about remote working is how line managers can ensure employees are performing well in their roles. 
How to help staff with the cost of living Four out of five are already by the cost of living crisis but increasing wages isn't always feasible for SMEs. So what can you do to help staff? 
How to hire your first employee The essential elements you need to know when taking on your first member of staff. 
How to manage performance reviews remotely Guide for managers on managing the performance of a remote team. 
HR: A guide for employers From recruiting and onboarding to motivation and reviewing performance, the definitive guide to HR for your business. 
HR for start-ups: what you need to know If you're taking on your first employees, what documentation should you have in place to cover yourself legally? 
10 things SMEs should know about apprenticeships We bust some of the myths surrounding apprenticeships from funding to contracts & timings. 
Apprenticeship Checklist Apprenticeship checklist for employers to download if looking to hire a new apprentice within their business. 
Changes to statutory paternity leave Understand changes to your statutory paternity leave entitlement & the proposed new legislation from 6th April 2024. 
When should performance management take place? Learn when employers should manage performance to maximise benefits. 
Advice for employers in extreme weather conditions Guidance on what to do if your employees can't get to work. 
Reforms to holiday entitlement and holiday pay Learn the government's new Holiday Entitlement And Holiday Pay reforms & their impact on: irregular hours workers, part-year workers & more.