When you first launch and start to grow a business, the admin and tasks involved can fast become overwhelming. This is only exacerbated by the introduction of employees, who bring the need for contracts, right to work checks, payroll, benefits, and more to your desk.
As your business grows, you will find that more time is taken up with managing the day-to-day requirements of employees, from benefits and training through to the more unpleasant tasks of handling disciplinaries and grievances. Whilst this is a part of growing a business, it is not something that many are experienced in dealing with and can distract key people from the aspects of the business that they do understand.
This is why more and more business owners and leaders are turning to London employment lawyers to assist with the backend management and leave them to focus on what they’re good at. Without further ado, here are three ways that an employment lawyer can support the growth of your business.
1.Draft Contracts and Important Paperwork
The first touchpoint that a new employee has with your business is via the employment contract they receive. Not only does this need to be well presented and concise, but it needs to be comprehensive and offer all the information that an individual must be given regarding their employment by law.
From reviewing existing documents and contracts, to drawing up new ones which accurately represent your business and the way you want it to be run, a third-party employment lawyer can take on the brunt of the paperwork that slows down your hiring and onboarding process.
2.Protect Your Reputation as an Employer
One of the most important things that an employment lawyer will do for you is enable you to protect your business reputation. Whether it’s how you approach interviews, the way you communicate with staff or the way you manage investigations and disciplinaries – your approach as an employer can impact your ability to attract and retain high-calibre candidates. A bad reputation can also affect your standing against competitors on the market, and the way that clients and customers deal with you.
Rather than putting your business at risk, it’s advised that business owners bring in reputable employment lawyers to handle these concerns on their behalf.
3.Offer Training on Employee Management
Finally, a good business and employer will offer training opportunities to their team – and will recognise the value of training management too.
When it comes to managing employees and nurturing a team of employees, training on key areas of employment law can help you keep the business compliant and put the interests of your people at the heart of your business.
Find out more about employment law training and the benefits of engaging an employment lawyer by getting in touch with your local team.
