The employment issues facing a company director are not just about choosing the correct 'apprentice'; you must know what your legal responsibilities to your workforce are. Your employees will need to be recruited and trained; have their performance monitored and managed, and receive appropriate remuneration for their effort.

We can provide you with best practice guidelines and HR policies, benchmark pay and benefits, or simply direct you to the statutory minimums on leave, pay and redundancy.

Hot topic: An employee has criticised my business on a social media website, what can I do?

Businesses cannot afford to ignore the influence social media websites can have — both as a marketing tool, but also as a potential distraction from work for your employees. There is also the risk that a staff member might post a negative or damaging comment about your business on a social media website.

Interim Management - a factsheet sponsored by Executives Online

An interim executive with relevant experience and a good track record can be the answer to a company’s prayers. However, they don’t come cheap, so it is important to put time and effort into making sure you’ve got the right person for the job.