Thinking about hiring your first employee is an exciting step, but it can also feel like a big decision. Before taking someone on, it is important to understand what role your business needs, how to attract the right person, and what practical steps should be in place before they start.

The Go Succeed Start team is hosting this in-person morning masterclass, 'Ready to Recruit: Hiring Your First Employee'.

This practical session is designed for small business owners, sole traders and early-stage entrepreneurs who are considering hiring for the first time and want to better understand what is involved.

Together, we will explore how to prepare for recruitment, write a clear job specification, advertise the role, prepare for interviews and get your business ready to welcome your first employee.

By the end of the session, you will have:

A clearer understanding of what to consider before hiring your first employee
Ideas for writing a strong job specification and advert
A better understanding of how to promote a role and attract suitable candidates
Practical tips for preparing for interviews
An overview of contracts, policies and workplace preparations
A simple checklist to help you decide your next steps

What to expect

This session will take you through the key stages of preparing for your first hire, from working out what support your business needs to getting ready for your new employee’s first day.

We will look at how to shape the role, write a clear job specification, create an attractive advert and discuss where to promote the opportunity. You will also learn how to prepare for interviews, ask useful questions and approach the selection process in a fair and consistent way.

The session will cover some of the practical areas that first-time employers need to consider, including contracts, payroll, insurance, workplace setup, basic policies and preparing to welcome someone into the business.

We will also discuss how to make the recruitment process more accessible and inclusive, including being prepared for reasonable adjustments where needed.

Throughout the session, we will share practical examples, guided exercises and simple checklists to help you approach your first hire with more confidence.

You will leave with a clearer understanding of what needs to be considered before hiring and the next actions you can take to prepare your business.

This session is for you if:

You are thinking about hiring your first employee
Your business is growing and you need extra support
You want help understanding how to advertise and interview
You want to know what practical steps should be in place before someone starts
You feel unsure about where to begin and want practical support to help you take the next step

About the presenter

For over 30 years North City Business Centre has championed enterprise in North Belfast, with their team of in-house advisers helping start-ups and small businesses to launch, grow and create local jobs.

This masterclass will be delivered by Chris Bate, Business Adviser at North City Business Centre. Chris works with aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs across Belfast, helping them turn ideas into actionable plans and connect with the right support at the right time.

This Go Succeed workshop is open to all individuals in the early stages of their business, located in the Belfast City Council area and neighbouring Council areas.

Date and Location:

Event Date & Time: Thursday 26 November| 9.30am - 11.30am

Location: North City Business Centre, 2 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GG

Our chosen venue is fully accessible, ensuring that everyone can join us for an inclusive experience, with on site parking available.

Registration instructions: This event is free for individuals. Please note, your email confirmation and eTicket will come from noreply@glistrr.com, please add this to your list of trusted accounts to prevent information landing in your junk folder.

Accessibility: If you have any accessibility requirements or adjustments you would like to make us aware of, please contact enievents@enterpriseni.com and we will endeavour to make the reasonable adjustments, given advance notice.

Please note as this is an in-person event, the registration numbers for this are restricted. Whilst Go Succeed operates across NI, this event is being hosted by Belfast City Council therefore should the event reach capacity and a waiting list is created, priority access will be given to Businesses based in that area.

This workshop is brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI. Go Succeed represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses, funded by the UK Government.

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