The Essential HR Guide for Small Businesses and Startups

Featuries tried-and-true, ready-to-use tools, examples, and resources, this guide teaches the nuts and bolts of HR for small businesses and startups and is the perfect desk reference for any organisation who may not have the financial resources to invest in a fully-staffed HR department. Featuries tried-and-true, ready-to-use tools, examples, and resources, this guide teaches the nuts and bolts of HR for small businesses and startups and is the perfect desk reference for any organization who may not have the financial resources to invest in a fully-staffed HR department. Guides readers through the HR essentials, including developingpolicies and organizational best practices, managing and measuring performance, driving engagement and cultivating a culture, understanding legal obligations, assessing, risk, and guidance for developing leaders.

Small businesses often lack fully staffed HR teams but not the need for smart HR practices. This practical guide offers ready-to-use tools, examples, and resources to help small business owners and startup leaders manage HR with confidence. Covering everything from legal compliance and risk assessment to performance management, engagement and leadership development, it provides the nuts and bolts for building a healthy organizational culture. Readers will find guidance on policy development, best practices and cultivating workplace environments that support growth and retention. Ideal as a go-to desk reference, this book equips small organizations with the HR know-how they need, without the big budget.