Hiring an intern: Everything a small business owner needs to know
Recruitment expert Margaret Keane looks at what a business owner must consider before bringing an intern into a working environment. more»
Expert: Margaret Keane
Margaret Keane is the managing director of Outsourcing HR, an HR consultancy that helps businesses succeed by providing practical, cost-effective human resources management and recruitment services. In addition to being an experienced HR professional, Margaret has a successful track record in general management roles. As a result, Margaret is focused on ensuring that HR contributes to the bottom line.
Articles by Margaret Keane
The recruitment process – A list of essential Don’ts
We are all familiar with the adage “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. This really cannot be truer than in the interviewing and recruitment process. more»
Everything you need to know about probationary periods as a small employer
The probationary period is a great opportunity for an employer to carefully consider whether the new team member is able to meet the standards, requirements and expectations of the job and should be offered the position on a permanent basis. more»
How brand matters when it comes to HR: Part two
In the second part of this series of articles looking at the importance of branding for recruiting and retaining employees, Margaret Keane looks at how your brand matters to your employees. more»
How brand matters when it comes to HR: Part one
Micro business owners can benefit in many ways from developing a strong brand identity – especially when it comes to recruitment. more»
Should you be using psychometric testing?
Psychometric testing has become a multi-million pound business, but it isn’t right for every small firm. Business Advice HR expert Margaret Keane looks at the pros and cons of the recruitment tool. more»
The small business recruitment checklist: a review of the essential processes
In this series of articles, we have broken down the small business recruitment process into its essential steps and explored the critical success factors required to ensure that you identify precisely the role you have available and therefore the ideal profile of the candidate you need to recruit. more»
Getting a new employee up and running
Our recruitment expert Margaret Keane shares how to develop an effective induction process to ensure early engagement and productivity among new starters. more»
How to get your interview process right to make sure you choose the best candidate
Recruitment expert Margaret Keane has put together a thorough guide on how to prepare an effective interview process – including what to ask and what to avoid. more»
The dos and don’ts of selecting a shortlist and sifting CVs
Our recruitment expert Margaret Keane on the sometimes overwhelming task of sifting CVs and what you can do to make the process easier and more effective. more»
