Should You Hire Temps to Try Them Out for Permanent Jobs?
Many companies have turned to temporary agencies to find permanent employees — for good reason. Not only does using a temp allow your company to “try before it buys,” but it also allows temps to see if they like your office environment and their job responsibilities before they sign on full-time. Read More »
How Do I Hire Top Candidates?
I run a small business, and I find myself competing with big companies for the best employees. How can I attract and hire top candidates for my company? Read More »
Key Elements of an Agreement with an Independent Contractor
If you’re thinking of hiring a consultant/independent contractor, your business must have Read More »
The Benefits of Skill-Based Training
Training your workers can be a tremendous drain on your time and resources. But before you dismiss the idea of helping your employees learn new skills, consider the ways that skill-based training can positively affect your employees and your company. Read More »
Secrets to Screening Job Applicants
Most recruiters agree that screening candidates is very time-consuming. If you really can’t justify using an outside staffing service, here’s some advice on how to climb out of the pile of resumes.
As anyone who has ever run an employment ad knows, screening job applicants can be exasperating. Streamlining the hiring process is difficult; that’s why there are so many companies out there who charge good money to do it for you. Read More »
Key Elements of an Agreement with an Independent Contractor
If you’re thinking of hiring a consultant/independent contractor, your business must have a comprehensive Independent Contractor Agreement, to mitigate liability and cost issues. A good agreement will cover the following: Read More »
Finding Good People Means Knowing What You Want and Knowing Where to Look
by Katie Ford
From the second-in-command executive to the hourly wage worker, small business owners need to be involved in every hiring decision their company faces.
Mel Kleiman, president of Humetrics Inc., in Sugar Land, Texas, puts it this way: “Let’s say you have 10 employees and one is a bad seed. That’s 10 percent of your workforce. Owners need to recognize that the smaller their businesses are, the more important it is that they hire well.” Read More »
How Do I Fix a Problem Team?
I can’t seem to get my team members to complete their action items, let alone cooperate with the rest of the group. What can I do?
Though it’s too late for this project, for future teams look for people who have an interest in the outcome of the project and the ability to contribute. If your team members don’t care and don’t have anything to contribute, get a new team. Read More »
Top 10 Hiring Mistakes
Hiring the right people can make a world of difference in the success of your business. Yet, many business owners do not approach hiring in the right manner and often make the same mistakes. Here are 10 of the most common. Read More »
Ask and You Shall Receive: Experts Share Pointers on Effective Interviewing
by Katie Ford
As a small business owner, you’re likely to spend more money on a frontline employee in one year than you would on any other capital expense. Yet, many owners fall short on due diligence when it comes to hiring help. Read More »
