I met up recently with Malcolm Scott-Walby of Scott Walby solicitors based in Poole, Dorset.
Scott Walby LLP Tel: 01202 311 112
I’ve met Malcolm on a number of networking events over the years. I find Malcolm’s approach to be very inspiring and we got to talking about staff and sub-contractors contracts of employment. Something I have to pay attention to employing my own staff.
There is often a fear expressed to me by clients of employing people, some say:
“they don’t do what you ask of them, they have a stinking attitude, turn up late, go early and cost you endless hastle and additional costs like pensions, sick pay etc etc…”
This may be true for many business owners, but often forgetting one thing. It is about attitude and expectations. If the staff and the employer both have a good attitude and know exactly what to expect of each other, then surely you have cracked most of the issues and for many who adopt the process you get happy efficient staff.
As an example, Malcolm sent me this case summary.
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