Hiring an apprentice can be a great investment for your business, providing individuals with hands-on experience and practical skills and an opportunity for you to guide and mentor the next generation of workers.
It is also an important decision that comes with responsibilities. Here are some points to assist you in understanding your employer obligations to ensure a successful opportunity for both you and the apprentice.
The obligations related to hiring junior level employees has been a relevant topic in the media this year due to several high-profile breaches. Here at Impact HR, we understand the importance of paying fairly and equitably whilst also creating a safe and supportive work environment for your team.
Talent attraction is a term used in the Talent Acquisition field to entice the most desirable candidates to a specific employer and motivate them to apply. The method of talent attraction include, but are not limited to, employer branding, informative job description, job board selection, compensation and benefits.
Typically at this time of year, here at Impact HR we often see the same business concerns. Some businesses experience a ‘ramping up’ of service provision and some a ‘quietening down’ over the Christmas break. Whichever way your business ‘cookie crumbles’ it’s important to be ahead of the pack, plan accordingly and ensure you have the systems in place to support your business longevity.
As busy business owners and managers, life gets busy. Sometimes we do all the right things by drafting the employment agreement and sending it to the new employee, but never receive the signed employment contract back. What happens then? The absence or misplacement of a signed contract can create the impression that the agreement is non-existent. However, there are other factors to consider.
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