NCVO: What you need to know when employing staff for the first time

Are you a trustee or CEO of a small charity employing your first member(s) of staff? Join NCVO's free online webinar to learn what you need to consider before taking this exciting first step.

Employing professional staff for the first time can be daunting. It comes with additional responsibilities, risks and requirements.

Charities must fully understand their legal duties as employers, alongside the practicalities of running a staff team, before taking this important step.

Join this webinar for practical guidance on navigating the common challenges and key considerations that small charities may encounter, as they grow and hire their first employees.

This session is aimed at trustees who are employing (or thinking about employing) people for the first time. It’s also suitable for trustees or staff with under 5 employees, who may want to reflect on whether they’ve got the right frameworks in place.

By the end of the event, you’ll:

• Understand the legal context and requirements of employing staff for the first time so that you can move forward with confidence.
• Gain clarity on the practical considerations (i.e. payroll, pensions, contracts etc) so that you can be prepared to take on staff with a solid administrative foundation.
• Understand the basic frameworks you’ll need around recruitment, induction and performance management, so you can create a place where your staff will grow and thrive.