We have yet to define a better employee training onboarding process. New employees tend to start and get thrown into the mix. I know that’s not right. How should we do things better, so we can get new employees started...
em We’re examining our hiring process. When hiring we want to make sure we have the right person for the job. We’ve had a couple of people who we liked, and when we got back to them they’d already taken...
We need help hiring the right salespeople. We’ve made hiring mistakes in the past. They’ve cashed paychecks but didn't deliver enough to pay for themselves. Our last guy’s inability to make progress got to be very frustrating. I know...
"Business is turning up and we’re getting ready to hire. I’ve heard it’s better to go by personal recommendations rather than looking at people through ads and job boards. How do you feel about this?" Rarely do personal recommendations...
“We've had a couple misfires with people we've hired this past year. What are we missing in the interview process; were we too eager? What can we do to get better?" Hiring the right person for the job can...
"We're getting ready for 2010 and think we'll soon be able to afford to hire one additional person. We're debating what kind of person we should hire - someone to help us produce and deliver, someone to help us...
"We're looking to hire a couple of good employees but are having a hard time finding people who are a fit. I hear so much about how this is a high unemployment economy, but the talent doesn't seem to...
"We've been approached by experienced personnel from other firms. Either the firms are going out of business or are downsizing. As a small-business owner, this information is invaluable. Their pain can be our gain. What is the best way...
"I run a small catering business and I'm entering my third year. I've hired my first full-time employee, a great chef. What are some of the things I need to think about as I go through this next phase of...