The Essential 10 Point Checklist for Employers

10th March 2022

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Hiring new staff can bring many benefits to your workplace, such as

Improve employee morale and mental health
Bring new ideas to your company
Increase the skill set of your workforce
Build your capacity for new work
And grow your revenue

This checklist can help you to consider your various obligations and ensure that you are prepared for employing staff.

Here are 10 key things to consider when taking on a new team member:

Decide on the salary you want to pay, which must be no less than National minimum wage
Ask to view the employee's passport to make sure that they are eligible to work in the UK
Check out employee’s references
Write a contract of employment that includes:

Full name
Start date
Probation period
Job title
List of duties
Salary & benefits
Hours & Days of work
Holiday
Pension
Terms of notice

Outline your disciplinary procedure
Include your grievance procedure
Make sure you have a data protection policy in place
Check if your employee need's to be DBS checked?
Make sure you have employer’s liability insurance
Register yourself as an employer with HMRC

Hiring a new employee is an exciting moment for any Business, whether it's your first hire or you are adding to your team. Getting it right from the offset will ensure long term success for both your business and your new staff member.

To discuss your HR processes, ensure you have the correct contracts in place and any additional training needs, we're here to help. Learn more about our HR Services here.