Hello First name / there. Welcome to the November Edition of HR Essentials, Sussex HR Hub's up-to-the-minute monthly newsletter!
 
Read more to understand how to elevate your employer branding, plan a Christmas work party, and see our end of contract business templates for apprentices. 
 
 
TREAT YOUR EMPLOYEES WELL SO THEY WON'T USE YOUR INTERNET TO SEARCH FOR A NEW JOB!
 
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LEGISLATION UPDATES 
 
Right to Work Checks
 
 From 1 October 2022, employers have been required to carry out one of the prescribed checks before employment commences:
  • A manual right-to-work check by physically meeting with the employee to check and copy their original documentation
  • A right-to-work check using Identify Document Validation Technology (IDVT) through the services of an identity service provider (IDSP)
  • A Home Office online right-to-work check (only available for certain candidates)
Conducting any of these checks will provide employers with a statutory excuse which is a defence against a civil penalty. Further information for employers on how to conduct these checks is available on the UK Government’s right to work checks: an employer's guide which you can access below.
 
 
 
HOW-TO GUIDE
 
How to Focus On Your Employer Branding
 
This month's How-To guide focuses on Employer Branding; you'll know that a company's reputation is vital in attracting customers and increasing revenue. But another crucial role often forgotten is that an employer brand attracts the best candidates on the market too.
 
It's important to consider employer branding in your recruitment process. Due to the current economic climate, today's job market is highly volatile; as a result, it is more important than ever for companies to focus on their employer brand to ensure they can recruit and retain the best talent on the market.
 
Download our guide to support your employer branding activities. 
 
 
 
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
 
Cost of Living Crisis - Are You Supporting Your Employees?
 
With the cost of living crisis at the forefront of most people's minds going into the winter months, many employers are providing extra support to their employees. From additional payments to high street discounts, there may be something you can do to ease the winter worries of your staff.
 
Now is the time to dig out your in-house employee benefits and remind your team how you can help them save this year.
 
 
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BUSINESS TEMPLATE
 
Apprenticeships End of Contract Templates
 
It's essential to be aware of your apprentice's legal status and employment rights; hiring an apprentice can be an affordable way of obtaining new staff while providing a good learning opportunity for young (and not-so-young) people.

When an apprenticeship ends, the contract that employs the apprentice should consider potential legal implications carefully. Your business must ensure the correct protocol is followed throughout the contract and dismissal process.
 
Click below to see some of our business templates which include an invitation to discuss the end of an apprenticeship, a notice of potential dismissal, a notice of dismissal and an offer of a permanent position.
 
 
 
ON THE BLOG
 
Planning a Staff Christmas Party
 
The season to be jolly is almost upon us, so it is time to discuss the question of the staff Christmas party. There are pros and cons to throwing a celebratory holiday bash, and many aspects to consider before you begin planning.

No matter how much you respect your employees, unfortunately, there is an influx of harassment claims during Christmas, specifically after these events. For this reason, it is crucial to put in place robust measurements needed to ensure a safe environment for all to enjoy the Christmas festivities.
 
Read our blog here to learn more about planning your work Christmas party effectively.
 
 
See you next month,
Dianne
 
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