What is good employment?
Good employment practices benefit the entire workplace
By fostering a positive and supportive work culture, employers can not only improve the overall well-being of staff but also increase productivity and retention, with employees likely to stay in their roles longer when they feel happy and respected.
Our Good Employment resource has been designed as a guide for employers, employees, apprentices, and self-employed professionals, to help everyone within the equestrian sector understand their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
Lack of workforce is a major factor in equestrian centre capacity issues, with 44% of centres not having sufficient paid staff (British Equestrian Health of Riding Establishments research). By improving working conditions, we can hire and retain more workers across the equestrian sector.
Read the GOV.UK principles of good employment: Principles of good employment
We've broken our advice down according to the role in the industry - below you'll find links to each:
Employers
As an employer, it is vital to ensure you provide a positive experience for all staff, from recruitment to retention.
See our advice for employers here.
Employees
Learning the signs of a good employer and knowing your rights as an employee is important to ensure your time in your job goes smoothly.
See our advice for employees here.
Apprentices
Being an apprentice can be a great way to learn and experiece employment for the first time. Conditions are different to permanent staff and it's still important to understand your rights as a worker under an apprenticeship scheme.
See our advice for apprentices here.
Self-Employed
Whether setting yourself up as a business or if you've been self-employed for a while, it's aways good to make sure you're up to date with the latest regulations.
