The first 30 days of a job can feel like a blur. New hires are getting to know their co-workers, managers, the job, the company, the tasks – and everything in between. As a manager, hopefully, you’ve been able to spend adequate time with your new hire. But a lot of it Read more…
Conducted correctly, background checks are a valuable component of the hiring process. Conducting background checks is an important part of building your team of employees. Background checks should only be conducted by legally compliant third-party providers. When done correctly, pre-employment background checks can give you some peace of mind that Read more…
You need to hire to facilitate growth. But you need to grow in order to have the money to hire. So what do you do? Should you gamble by increasing your overheads before you’ve made enough money to afford it? Or wait until you’re certain you can cover those overheads? Read more…
It’s normal for job seekers to apply for positions despite not fitting all the criteria and this massive number of under-qualified applicants makes it difficult to hire efficiently and effectively. Large companies can invest in engaging passive candidates: qualified candidates that aren’t actively looking for a new job. The process of identifying Read more…
Employee name: ____________________________________ Date of hire: _______________________________________ Job title: __________________________________________ Department: _______________________________________ ☐ Personnel file created. ☐ Confidential medical file created. ☐ Reference checks completed and filed. ☐ Background check results received and reviewed. ☐ Physical exam results received and reviewed. ☐ Drug test received and reviewed. ☐ I-9 documents reviewed. ☐ Read more…
Form W-4 tells your employer how much tax to withhold from each paycheck. Here’s how to make it work for you. Most people cross paths with a W-4 form, but not everybody realizes how much power Form W-4 has over their tax bill. Here’s what the form is used for, Read more…
1. Create a clear job description Make sure you are clear about the type of person you want to hire, the skills they require, and the amount (or the range) you are willing to pay. Keep an accurate record of each candidate throughout the hiring process, including their strengths, weaknesses, Read more…
The employees hired to work for a business are representatives of the brand. They help tell the company story and build the culture other people want to be hired into. When it comes to recruiting, here are some tips on how small businesses can get this vital practice right. Best Read more…
Small business owners may find themselves wavering between one or more benefit options or plans. It’s important to be familiar with benefit laws as well as the types of plans that would be best for employees. This article will unpack each of these elements, and more. Once employers have completed the Read more…
The answers below are provided by Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. YEC members represent nearly every industry, generate billions of dollars in revenue each year, and have created tens of thousands of jobs. 1. Rushing to Make a Decision When looking to onboard Read more…