HERE ARE A FEW RESOURCES TO MAKE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
MORE MANAGEABLE AND EFFECTIVE FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS:
CLARIFY YOUR NEEDS
FOR THE POSITION
RECRUITING POTENTIAL
CANDIDATES
SELECTING THE
BEST EMPLOYEE
Don’t say “I need help,” but rather determine
exactly what kind of help you need. In the
recent SCORE webinar “Hiring the Right
Employee,” Tricia McLaurin, a senior human
resources representative with Paychex,
explains the importance of defining the job
duties and company’s needs. She says writing
a clear, detailed job description with tasks
outlined and skills identified will help you find
the ideal employee. And make sure you are
aware of compliance under state and federal
law such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Once you are satisfied with the job description,
the next challenge is finding suitable applicants.
Today, advertising in traditional media or online
job boards may not be enough. Social media
has become a boon in the recruitment stage.
This month’s SCORE infographic, “Human
Resources: What’s Working When It Comes to
Workers” illustrates the benefits of advertising
job openings through social media:
At this stage of the game, it’s important to be
thorough; the Department of Labor estimates
bad hires and employee turnover can cost a
company 30% of its yearly earnings. Rocket
Lawyer’s eGuide to Small Business Hiring details
the next steps in the selection process and
will teach you more about fair practices
requirements, such as avoiding discriminatory
questions in the interview.
After perusing job applications and resumes,
whittle your choices down to the top candidates.
And when the interviews lead to promising
results, reference checks can help determine
someone’s personality and work ethic.
Examining all the facto