As the sole operator in my business, when I first considered hiring someone into my business, I was really unsure of how to start – how to find someone suitable, how to engage them correctly and make sure they and I were protected. It already felt scary letting someone into my business, so getting all the procedures and paperwork right was an added stress. I also wanted to make sure I got off on the right foot with anyone I hired. There were so many things to think of - job descriptions, pay rates, contracts. I didn’t know where to start, so I just didn’t get started! Until I got the 3D HR employer pack. Then I felt like it was actually going to be much more straight forward than I first thought. Everything was set out clearly step by step, and not only gave me the legal stuff but also urged me to think about my hiring decision more deeply to make sure I would get what my business needed from the person I hired. The precedent documents included meant I didn’t have to do that leg work myself and I was confident that I had everything covered. They pointed me to further information when it was needed and were really comprehensive about providing tips, checklists and forms for each stage of the hiring process. I was able to hire my first admin and finally take the tasks that had been holding me back off of my plate. Making that move helped accelerate my business and free me up to focus on growth. I’ve used the process again since!

During the start-up of a small business enterprise there are many things to consider which can be easily overlooked or seem overwhelming. The First Time Employer Pack provides simple but effective guidance on all aspects employing people including essential forms and templates. The Pack helped our business from the outset, making us look professional to our employees and is something we continually refer to, even as the business matures.