Hiring Your First Employee? Start Here.

Sep 1

1 min read

Congratulations! You've just hired your first employee and now is the perfect time to build some solid foundations to help your business grow.

As a HR consultant with 20 years experience helping businesses with recruitment and policy creation, there are some key things to remember when starting to build a team.

Woman in an interview for a job. The man pictured is hiring his first employee.

Why now is the time for policies

Right now is the perfect time to get some HR policies in place. It's really not about being corporate, it's about giving clarity from day one.

What good policies do for you

Good policies help you set clear expectations, treat everybody fairly, answer questions quickly, and support you as you grow, and your team benefits too. They know what to expect, what's okay, and where they stand.

Where to start

You don't need anything complicated. Just start with contracts, a simple code of conduct, and absence and holiday basics. Think of it as building strong foundations for your business.

Get in touch

If you need any help developing strong foundations for your first employee, feel free to reach out to us at WorkBetter HR Consulting.

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