Posts Tagged ‘Hiring’
Hire “Jacks” (and “Jills”)
Sometimes you need to hire a specialist already trained in a single narrow task. But for most of us, we’d do far better hiring someone who has proven from past experience to be a “jack of all trades” able to fill many positions, do many tasks, learn and perform in many situations. You’d be going against…
Read More5 Tips for Hiring Top-Notch Creative Freelancers on a Budget
Why outsource? Well, just as you wouldn’t attempt to perform root canal surgery on yourself, you shouldn’t attempt to tackle certain specialist areas in your own business. Sometimes you’re simply much better off calling in the professionals—particularly with creative tasks such as graphic design (logos, business cards, flyers, and more), web design and development and…
Read More6 Things to Look for in Potential Hires
Spotting the next star employee can be complicated to say the least. There are hundreds of resumes and CVs landing on your desk on a daily basis, each pitching themselves as the “best candidate.” How do you know which one is the best match and which one is going to just stick around for a…
Read MoreThe Limits of Your Knowledge
I don’t know everything. That might sound like an obvious statement, and I would hope that every other person would be willing to admit as much, too. But even after acknowledging the limits of your knowledge, what are you doing about it? Because I don’t know everything, I make it a priority to keep on…
Read MoreHow to Recruit for Those Highly Coveted Business Positions
In a competitive market, there is no guarantee that you will get every talented employee that you have your eye on. However, there are steps that you can take during the recruiting process to increase the odds that you get the right people in the right spot to take your company to the next level.…
Read MoreGreat Company Culture Essential to Success
The Internet has had two very interesting, and important, impacts on small businesses. First, it has lowered the barrier to entry for entrepreneurs and second it has raised the bar for customer service. If you aren’t among the businesses offering the top customer experience today, your bottom line suffers and your long-term viability is doubtful.…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider Hiring Job Hoppers
As someone who was once considered a ‘job hopper’ myself, I know the sinking feeling that accompanies a recruiter’s negatively framed question about moving around a lot. Thankfully, recruiters are starting to realize that when some people move from job to job over a short period it isn’t necessarily because they are bad employees. In…
Read More5 Attributes of People Who Will Grow Your Business
A question I often get asked as an advisor to startups is how to recognize and attract the best people to grow the business. The reality is that entrepreneurs usually don’t have the money or time for executive recruiters to do the filtering and selection for them. If your primary source of candidates is friends,…
Read More6 Recruitment Trends Every Business Needs to Know About
Earlier this year, we conducted a survey that asked: What is your top 2016 HR priority? Although the sample size was small, there was a clear winner, and we continue to see this trend throughout the HR industry, startups, and small businesses. Of the six options provided—Recruitment, Workplace Safety, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Compliance…
Read More8 Expert Hiring Tips to Unlock Your Team’s Potential
Because employees of small businesses often wear multiple hats, finding the right hire can be essential. Before you set up your first interview, here are some tips on finding the right candidate for your new position. Know What You Want. Take the time to compile a list of daily duties and skills that really get…
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