Taking on your first member of staff with Lisa Betsworth & Kat Derbyshire

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Summary

In this episode we have a conversation with Lisa Betsworth from Slice Solutions and Kat Derbyshire from Black Kat HR about the daunting task of taking on your first employee.

We talked about the importance of being clear on what hire you ‘really’ need, weighing it up against outsourcing and being sure a hire is adding value in your business.

We also chatted about getting the job description right, being savvy about what loyal employees are after and why employment contracts off the internet aren’t as convenient as you think.

Who is Lisa Betsworth?

Lisa is the Owner and Founder of Slice Solutions who offer a business support package for growing businesses covering VA, Recruitment and HR services. With an extensive background in recruitment, she knows a thing or two about getting started with growing a team.

Who is Kat Derbyshire?

Kat is Owner of Black Kat HR and a skilled HR Mentor who helps businesses with the full spectrum of HR support allowing them to take the services that they need in line with the growth of their business.

What we discussed with Kat & Lisa

• Why it’s important to be crystal clear on why you are recruiting and exactly what value it will offer.
• Why an administrator might not be the perfect first hire.
• That recruitment isn’t easy in the current market and getting the job title right is essential.
• Why employment contracts off the internet are unlikely to be specific enough to your business.
• That business owners should consider outsourcing, freelances and even automation as options too.
• The minimum level of HR documentation a business needs when they become and employer.
• That it’s important to address your skills as a leader and a line manager before you take on responsibility for a team

Resources (Lisa)

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabetsworth/

Visit her website or book a discovery call with her. https://slicesolutions.co.uk/

Resources (Kat)

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-derbyshire/

Visit her website or book a discovery call with her. https://blackkat-hr.com/

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