Help & Support for Employers

Learn how to create effective job advertisements that attract the right candidates. From writing compelling job descriptions and choosing the best recruitment channels to promoting vacancies online, our guides help employers advertise roles successfully and reach a wider pool of applicants.

Finding staff in the UK can be done through various methods such as online job boards like Indeed and Monster, recruitment agencies, social media platforms, referrals, word-of-mouth, and the UK government's Jobcentre Plus service. These avenues can help attract high-quality applicants with the necessary skills and experience. It is crucial to adhere to employment laws and regulations, including equal opportunities and non-discrimination policies when hiring staff in the UK. Providing clear job descriptions, effective communication with candidates, and thorough interviews and background checks are essential to finding the best fit for your business. Utilizing resources like the DWP Jobcentre Plus can expedite the staff recruitment process for small business owners in the UK.

Find out what financial support and government incentives may be available when recruiting new employees. Learn about wage subsidies, apprenticeship funding, disability employment support and other schemes designed to help UK employers grow their workforce.

Stay up to date with UK employment law and employer responsibilities. Our articles explain workplace legislation, employee rights, contracts, disciplinary procedures, redundancy, discrimination, health and safety, and other legal topics every employer should understand.

Practical guidance for UK employers on managing staff effectively and legally. From onboarding new starters and running probation periods through to performance reviews, annual leave, and staff handbooks - everything you need to manage your workforce confidently and in line with UK employment law in 2026.

Step-by-step guides for UK employers on running a fair, effective, and legally compliant recruitment process. Covers job descriptions, shortlisting candidates, interviewing, right to work checks, reference checks, and making a job offer - all updated for 2026.

Save time with professionally written employer templates covering recruitment and HR processes. Browse downloadable examples of job descriptions, interview questions, offer letters, employment documents, policies and other useful templates for UK employers.

Managing payroll, workplace pensions and employment costs is an essential part of employing staff in the UK. Employers must understand PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment, statutory payments and the records they are required to maintain.

Our practical guides explain the main payroll and pension responsibilities facing UK employers. They cover subjects such as choosing payroll software, calculating employment costs, enrolling eligible workers into a pension scheme, dealing with statutory sick and parental pay, and deciding whether to manage payroll internally or use an outsourced provider.

Whether you are employing someone for the first time or reviewing an established payroll system, this section will help you understand your obligations, avoid common mistakes and plan the true cost of taking on staff.

Business insurance helps UK employers protect their staff, customers, property and finances against unexpected claims, accidents and disruption. Some types of cover are legally required, while others may be necessary under contracts with clients, landlords or lenders.

Our employer insurance guides explain employers’ liability, public liability, professional indemnity, cyber insurance, business interruption and other common forms of commercial cover. They also examine policy limits, exclusions, excesses and the information insurers use when calculating premiums.

Whether you are employing someone for the first time, reviewing an existing policy or comparing business insurance quotes, these guides will help you understand the available protection and ask insurers the right questions.