Skills for business: People management

This 'Skills for business: People management' guide is aims to help small to medium-sized publishers and sets out to provide all the essential 'people' information that helps make business tick. It is especially useful for those organisations that do not have the resources (yet) to employ a full time human resources manager.

The guide is divided into three sections:

Recruitment and selection sets out all the building blocks involved in successful hiring. This section includes standard letters that you are free to use.
Employment covers all the key areas of employment legislation, including the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. As well as the employment framework, this section covers such issues as pensions and health and safety. And, with publishers in mind, there are also useful sections on where organisations stand regarding copyright and freelancers. Again you will find standard letters relating to employment issues.
People development is the final section and is full of ideas to help you release the potential of your people and grow your business.

Legal disclaimer
While the information provided in this guide is intended to be as accurate and up-to-date as possible, the Periodical Publishers' Association (PPA) can not be held liable for action taken as a result of information within this guide.

We suggest that, if in doubt, PPA members take advantage of the Business Advisory Service, which gives members the right to free telephone advice and guidance on a range of commercial and legal issues. The service is available Mondays to Fridays, 8am - 6pm, on 08707 45 45 45. You can also try the local Chamber of Commerce for information. Finally, if you're still in doubt, consult a lawyer.