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Health and safety requirements when using contractors and subcontractors
Your responsibility for the health and safety of any contractors on your business premises.
Get the most from contractors and subcontractors
From engagement to completion of the contract, maximise the potential of your contractors and subcontractors.
The difference between contractors and subcontractors
Understand the differences between contractors, subcontractors and what this means for your business.
Using contractors and subcontractors: insurance and contracts
When engaging contractors and subcontractors, you may well need public liability insurance.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a contractor or subcontractor
Some of the advantages and disadvantages of using contractors and subcontractors.
Employment status - implications for tax and workplace rights
Why determining the employment status of contractors and subcontractors matters.
Job application process: CVs and application forms
Employers can weigh up the options for recruiting new staff either by requesting CVs or using job application forms
Skills and training for company directors
Extra training that may be needed to fulfil the duties of a company director.
Advantages of effective teamwork
Teamwork can bring many benefits to your business helping you to solve problems, generate new ideas and pursue opportunities
How to support employees with mental ill health
Ways that you can support employees if they are experiencing mental health issues.
Mental Health Charter
The Equality Commission’s Mental Health Charter will help you to put in place the correct procedures for a more motivated workforce.
Advantages of creating a positive mental health culture
Key benefits of creating a culture that respects and helps employees with mental ill health.
Advantages of leading and motivating your employees
Improving productivity, innovation and your reputation among potential employees and suppliers
Problems caused by poor management of mental ill health
Poor management of mental ill health can create a number of issues including conflict, high staff turnover, and increased costs.
What can cause a team to be ineffective?
Reasons why teams may fail to work and achieve their business goals
How to register with AccessNI
Registering your organisation with AccessNI in order to access criminal records checks.
Writing a good job advert
Tips for writing a good job advertisement
Writing a person specification and job description
Information about job descriptions and person specification
Preparing for the job interview
Plan questions, study CVs carefully and make arrangements for the interview
Mental ill health: support for employers
Support for employers managing mental health issues includes a range of mental health organisations and government support programmes.