Your HR Questions Answered With Lynda Goncalves

Today we are talking about the most important asset in your business: your people and I’m excited to be joined by Lynda Goncalves from Sussex HR who shares her advice on recruitment and retention.

Time Stamp
[01:12] What are the biggest challenges you see in HR right now?
[04:12] How do we replicate an office environment/team/culture for remote workers?
[07:14] Are there any tools or software to help with remote working?
[10:03] Key considerations when recruiting new staff
[12:51] What are your views on using recruitment agencies?
[16:18] The importance of doing your research on candidates before the 1st interview
[18:16] What are the baseline legal responsibilities an employer needs to put in place for an employee?
[18:47]  What should an employer put in place for a freelancer?
[21:26] The risks of IR35
[23:10] Where do I get contracts and legal docs?
[25:07] Advice on dealing with performance management issues and probation periods
[28:18] Address issues way before the 2-year mark (when employee rights kick in)
[29:28] The risk of a ‘family’ culture
[29:53] What is your view on extending an employee’s probation?
[31:29] The risks of keeping an underperforming member of staff
[32:41] What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in business?

Useful links mentioned in this episode:
► Sussex HR website: https://www.sussexhr.co.uk/
► Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-goncalves-7932b633/
► ACAS website: https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-contracts
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