Employer toolkit – A step by step guide to taking on staff

This short guide has been created for businesses that want to employ someone – perhaps for the first time. Employing someone can be daunting – but it doesn't have to be complicated.

The guide covers:

  • Frequently asked questions
  • The big issue of cost
  • Getting started
  • How we can help
  • Shortlisting and effective interviewing
  • What happens next
  • Preparing for your employee
  • Making it work
  • 10 ways to get the best out of your employees
  • It’s a win win
  • Case studies
  • Further information and useful links

If you would prefer to have a hardcopy of the guide contact:

Employment Training Unit

Templates

Sample job advertisement
Word Document, 35.15 KB
Offer letter
Word Document, 33.82 KB
Employee contract
Word Document, 51.27 KB
Apprenticeship agreement
Word Document, 55.5 KB
New employee registration form
Word Document, 34.65 KB
48 hour opt out letter
Word Document, 34.98 KB
Training costs agreement
Word Document, 36.29 KB
Induction checklist
Word Document, 35.38 KB