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Because hiring employees is a complex, expensive
process, the decision must fit in with your goals as outlined in your
business plan. The hiring process should be approached
thoughtfully. Before you hire, you should define the job, the
experience or education level required and what salary and benefits
you are willing to pay. Seriously consider formulating a personnel
policy that addresses the following: the number of hours to be
worked each week and the number of days per week, holiday work and the time
and method for overtime pay, fringe benefits, vacation and sick leave,
time off for personal needs, training, retirement, a grievance
procedure, performance review and promotion, and termination. Though intuition plays a big part in our hiring decisions, you should follow a process that determines the applicant's capabilities for the position. In addition to reviewing the candidate's resume and application, ask for work samples from a previous job if available. Test the applicant if appropriate and definitely check his or her work references. The number one trait employers cite as a reason for hiring? Attitude. Web-Based Resources on Hiring Small Business Administration: Delivering Success VideoA plethora of video interviews with successful entrepreneurs. www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/deliveringsuccess/index.html
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Employment Opportunity Commission and Small Businesses SCORE
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Advice Volumes have been written on finding, hiring and keeping good employees. On the left are a few excellent web sources.
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Page last updated July 07, 2010
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