June 17, 2019 Managing Employees

8 Human Resource Software Tips for Small Business Entrepreneurs.

6/13/2019

Small business practices depend on staff to deliver the right customer service and to meet certain targets in order for business owners to see positive results. While many entrepreneurs understand their products or services inside out, they don’t always know the ins and outs of managing a team of employees. Luckily, there are ways to overcome these challenges. Here are eight Human resource software tips that small businesses can benefit from.

Encourage Regular Communication

It is vital that employees feel that they can be open with their employers, whether it’s raising an issue or presenting an idea they have to improve the running of the business. HR teams should encourage staff members to come forward if they need to discuss an issue by stating that there is an open-door policy, but also managers can encourage communication by holding regular business updates and communicating policies.

Keep Organised

Organisation is a vital component of any efficient HR team so it’s vital that, as a small business, you prioritise tasks according to business goals and targets. Take time out each week to go through task lists and allocate them based on importance so that you don’t miss things that are vital to the growth of the company.

Understand Compliance and Laws

While a small business owner will typically defer to their HR team in order to stay on top of the laws and regulations of running a business, it’s still important to have a basic understanding of what is critical.

Take Time During the Hiring Process

In small companies, empty roles are missed opportunities to earn money and grow the brand, but it doesn’t pay to just fill those roles with anyone who happens to apply. Rushing the process just to fill a gap will ultimately result in wasted time and money, as the job will inevitably need to be filled again in a few months’ time.

Invest in Onboarding

Onboarding should begin by having everything in place that a new employee needs to start working efficiently straight away. Ensure they have a mentor, the right equipment or software to carry out their role and make sure that all IT logins and passwords are set up ready so they can work from day one.

Make Sure Employees are Correctly Classified

If you’re hiring people under the wrong categories, your business could be in trouble. For example, if an employee is classified as a contractor then you could be accused of tax evasion by the HMRC.

Keep Professional Distance

When you’ve gathered a team of friendly people who you see every day, it can be easy to start seeing them as family. Business owners can sometimes foster this sense of closeness within the team as they believe it encourages better performance. But ensure you keep professional distance so that rules and regulations are properly enforced when necessary.

Abide by a Company Handbook

A company handbook that outlines business laws and how the company and its staff can remain compliant is instrumental in ensuring that everyone follows best practices. This handbook is key in making sure every member of staff works appropriately and understands how the business operates.

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