More than 80,000 businesses are being urged to cut recruitment costs by getting online.

The department for Business “Employing People” campaign is contacting 82,207 businesses about business links online tools, calculators and interactive guides.

The campaign was set up after research showed businessess were wasting time and money on expensive advise on complying with the employment law which they could be getting for free.

Employment Relations Minister Pat McFadden said “Now more than ever, during tough economic times, every penny counts for business. Instead of spending money on buying in professional advise on employment law, people can access to a range of quick and easy online documents. Complying with legislation can be complex at times but employment law is often easier than business owners think.”

The government is committed to reducing employment law admin burdens on business by £365 million a year by May 2010.

Working with the likes of the Confederation of British Industry, the British Retail Consortium and the British Chambers of Commerce, the campaign will reach out to business of all sizes across a variety of industry sectors.

Katja Hall CBI Director of Employment policy, said “This is a welcome campaign, offering businesses helpful advice about how they can cut down on admin associated with employing people.

“Small firms in particular will appreciated the Government’s support and guidance being in one place, with the free tools a cost-effective way to reduce time spent calculating things like sick pay.”

Stephen Robertson, Director-General of the BRC, added; “In tougher economic times, emplyers can’t afford to throw away your money by getting caught up doing unnecessary paperwork.

“So we welcome the Government’s moves to help employment law obligations - that’s why we are playing the tools and guidance on the businesslink.gov website to make sure that it offers just what businesses need.”

For more information on the Employing People Campaign and the tools it provides, visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/employingpeople 

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