As a small business, people are your biggest asset – but also your biggest challenge.
Without a dedicated HR team, many owners manage instinctively, often without clear processes in place. While this can work for a while, it can also lead to inconsistencies, conflict, and missed opportunities to get the best from your staff.
In this practical 60-minute session, WorkNest's Senior HR Consultant Shaun Harper will explain how to get the HR basics right so you can build stronger teams, avoid common pitfalls, and save valuable time.
Tailored for small UK-based employers, HR 101 will show you how to put simple, effective practices in place that help you hire well, manage fairly, and create a positive culture – without unnecessary admin or legal risk.
You'll learn:
- Why HR matters for small businesses
- How to build strong foundations
- How to get recruitment right
- How to manage absence and wellbeing
- Tips for creating a positive culture
- How to handle conflict and performance
- How to make HR less of a hassle
- When to outsource HR
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