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HR, Recruitment and Retention

Supporting your business to build and keep a great team

Your people are at the heart of your business – and whether you’re hiring your first employee, growing a team, or improving staff wellbeing and retention, Business Lincolnshire is here to help.

From legal basics to staff engagement and culture, we’ve brought together trusted guidance and practical tools to help you manage your team effectively, attract the right talent, and create a workplace where people thrive.

If you're new to employing staff or expanding your team, these resources will help you get started on the right foot.

Resources to help you employ staff with confidence

Business Lincolnshire Live Episode 5 – Your People are your Business

The role flexible working will play in the return to the workplace, discuss job uncertainty and the redundancy support available, plus explore personal resilience.

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Fit for Business Podcast Episode 6 – Employment Status and what it means

Guy and Nat discuss the different types of Employment Status and how to best recruit for your business.

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Fit for Business Podcast Episode 7 – Tips for Interviewing

Guy and Nat discuss tips for interviewing potential employees for your business and how to provide good interviews.

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Fit for Business Podcast Episode 8 – Tips to help with Disciplinary issues with staff

Join Guy Lewis and HR specialist Nat McMillian as they discuss how to approach disciplinary issues with staff.

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Fit for Business Podcast Episode 23 – Wellbeing with Remote Working

Join Guy Lewis and Liz Blount from McMillan and Associates HR for our conversation about wellbeing specifically with regards to remote working.

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Need HR advice tailored to your business? Our Growth Hub advisers can support you with:

  • Understanding employment responsibilities
  • Navigating recruitment or staffing challenges
  • Improving your workplace culture and retention strategy
  • Connecting you with specialist providers or training
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Our Growth Hub advisers can help you develop practical strategies for building a healthy, productive workplace.

HR and People Management FAQs

Yes. All employees are entitled to a written statement of employment particulars on or before their first day. You can find templates and guidance via ACAS.

Employment status affects your responsibilities as an employer. It determines things like holiday pay, tax, and working rights. Listen to our podcast on employment status to understand the key differences.

Focus on wellbeing, communication, development opportunities, and flexible working where possible. Our retention video guide offers practical suggestions.

Start with ACAS for impartial guidance, or speak with a Business Lincolnshire adviser for support and signposting to relevant help.