Posts Tagged ‘Hiring’
Tips on Hiring Exceptional Staff
While it may appear that the title of this week’s FranNet blog makes a lot of assumptions about your future, we say it never hurts to be prepared. When you take the entrepreneurial plunge, you will become your own boss. And depending on the type of franchise you buy, you may be responsible for a…
Read MoreHow to Hire the Right Freelancer for Your Business
So, you’ve decided to hire a freelancer. Smart choice! 77% of hiring managers said utilizing freelancers helped them get more done, according to a report from Upwork. The same reports shows that 84% of hiring managers would have been forced to delay or cancel projects or heavily increase their team’s workloads without freelancers. 57% of…
Read MoreHow You Hire Affects the Bottom Line: Better Hiring from Start to Finish
If you’re a growing small business, chances are you’ll have to hire an employee at some point. No matter what job they’ll be hired for, as an employer, you have to be prepared with a game plan to find and secure the best talent in the most efficient way. After all, hiring can be more…
Read MoreHow to Hire the Right Team for Your Small Business
Finding and hiring the perfect team for your small business is no small task. Startups have to be careful about who they hire, since the potential risks are much higher than a mid sized company or large corporation. You need team members who are dedicated, talented, and ready to help your company grow. Here are…
Read MoreWages vs. Perks: Millennial Startup Culture Meets Traditional Biz Practices
Hiring and retaining quality employees should be a core concern for any company. As the workforce shifts and unemployment drops, it’s especially important to consider both the wages and perks your business offers. Traditional business practices may not do the job anymore. With millennials now comprising a majority of young workers, it’s worth taking a…
Read MoreWhy You Should Hire People Smarter Than You
Throughout today’s business world, a growing trend is developing where managers routinely reject applications from potential employees who they worry may be smarter than them. As a matter of fact, a growing number of managers and business owners are refusing to hire new employees who are overachievers or well-qualified in general on the basis that…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Software Developer
Interviewing and hiring experienced software developers is more of an art than it is a science. In fact, advanced software developers may soon be among the most valuable and sought after employees for most businesses, including software development companies. However, finding exceptional software engineers can be extremely difficult since you have to explore a candidate’s…
Read MoreHow to Scout Out and Hire Employees Who Really Love What They Do
Dedicated employees make or break startup success. Anyone can say they are “highly skilled,” but if employees lack the same vision and determination as their leader, it can be detrimental to the startup. To succeed in a startup environment, employees must have two qualities: enthusiasm and flexibility. Like the saying goes, hard work beats talent…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Hiring Top Talent for Your Small Business
Recruiting top talent for your small business doesn’t have to be difficult if you develop and implement good processes and systems to hire right from the beginning. The average cost-per-hire is $4,129, while the average time it takes to fill a given position is 42 days, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s)…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts of Interviewing
Hiring your first employees can be a daunting task for any small business owners. 63% of recruiters find it difficult to find suitable candidates for their company’s open positions, and small business often struggle to compete for qualified candidates. The process of job hunting is changing, knowing what applicants expect can help you find the…
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