Becoming an effective employer

Hiring the right people and inspiring them is an essential part of any small business. As a small business owner, learning to delegate and building an efficient team can be difficult if you’ve never done it before.

Businesses that have thriving business growth are those that have a positive team who understand how each other works. This interactive workshop will cover all the essentials to give you the confidence to make the transition and be a successful manager.

What you'll learn during this workshop:

How to identify when it is time to engage the services of someone else
Should you choose a contractor or employee?
How to choose the right contractor and protect your business
How to define the position required, develop the job description and job specification
The essentials of recruitment:
- Use of agencies or do it alone
- Do's and don'ts
- Effective selection
- The value of inductions
The art of delegation and learning to let go
Using your time and your employees' time effectively
The importance of effective communication:
- How to encourage buy-in from your employees
- Giving and receiving feedback
- When things go wrong
- Applying a fair and consistent approach

About HR Help 4 Business

HR Help for Business is run by Mirtha Medina, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and she also holds a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management. She has headed HR functions for large organisations, carried out employment tribunal representation and negotiated with trade unions at national level. She now works with SMEs to support them in the effective management of their employees and ensuring that they comply with employment legislation.

Event details

Who should attend? Anyone who wants to build an effective team and become a confident manager
Place: British Library Business & IP Centre
Cost: £30 + £1.40 booking fee
How to Book:

Book your place for 10 April 2013

Book your place for 9 May 2013

Book your place for 6 June 2013