Employing somebody without putting in place an employee contract is much like jumping from a plane without a parachute. It’s extremely likely to end in tears. If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from our experience in HR, it’s that every employee-employer relationship should be underpinned by an employee contract. Without one, you could be setting yourself up for quite the headache (not to mention a financial kick in the nether regions). 

So, why do we believe we’re so different and if we are being honest, better than the rest? Indulge us for a few minutes whilst we sing our own praises: yep, we are not shy about our brilliance!

Need re-energising and help in the tough times? We’ve got you! Here's our 5 key ingredients to building resilience as a business owner.

It is fair to say that things are challenging, and the current economic climate is causing businesses numerous headaches with a sprinkle of uncertainty thrown in on top! 

In our experience, most SMEs start with a great entrepreneur who is fantastic in their field of expertise. They’ll start a strong business and when it really takes off and the team needs to grow, that’s where we can step in to help! But, we hear you cry, what are the key things I need to put in place once I start employing people and getting my growth plans into gear? You’re in luck, as we have made a simple list of the five key HR compliance fundamentals for you. Read on to find out more…

At Streetwise HR, we’ve worked with a lot of new businesses and SMEs, guiding them through that all-important period of growth. Here are some of our tips for growing a great team and overcoming some of the hurdles faced by new businesses.