Is your small business looking to hire new employees? Before you take out those hiring ads, there are some things you need to consider first. You are ultimately responsible for hiring, so here’s how to make sure you are making the right hiring decisions.
Do you really need an employee?
Think before hiring as it it’s easy to get carried away with the having new people on board and growing the business. However, you should consider whether you really need a new employee, or do you just want on? Take the financials into consideration. Adding new employees might seem like growth, but if any potential profit is going on paying the newbie, is this really growth?
Writing a good Job description: your expectations
Your job description is extremely important. You want to hire a good fit for your company that will help you succeed in the long term – because hiring the wrong employee can cost you time, money, and productivity. The key is to turn a job posting into a detailed job description that best outlines why you’re hiring someone and what you expect from them. Your job description should consist of three main parts: the duties of the position, how you’ll evaluate performance, and what type of person you’re looking for.
Identifying candidates
For small businesses that are hiring, your candidate choice may come from many places. Perhaps you might already have an in-house person to take on more responsibility. Or maybe you are looking for recent graduates to help them get a foot in the door and take on more menial tasks. Regardless of what the situation is, you must ensure that you are consistent and are looking for the right things when looking for candidates.
Interviews: Ask the right questions
Asking the right questions helps you identify the skills, knowledge, and abilities of candidates. So, take advantage of this and come prepared with some good, insightful questions to ask. The better your questions are, the better your chances will be of getting useful information – and having a pleasant interview experience.
Prepare for the new employee
To prepare for a new employee, you should start by getting their employment ready. Make sure you have the capacity to provide any necessary training. Also, ensure your preparations include employer’s liability insurance to protect your new employees. Also, make an effort to introduce your new starts to others at the company and encourage current employees and teammates to make them feel welcome and included.
There’s a lot to consider when you’re hiring employees for your small business. Payment, hours, skills, and experience are all factors that affect which applicants you choose. This is the beginning of the employment process, so you need to take it slow and ensure you hire the right person for your company.
