Are you considering recruiting an intern, but don’t know how? This is the blog for you. It may sound difficult, but rest assured, it’s just as easy, if not easier than recruiting an employee. Here are two quick ways to recruit an intern: Partner directly with a local college or university. Some colleges require internship programs, so you can contact their [...]
One common misconception about HR is that if you don’t have many employees, you don’t need HR. This is FALSE information. Even if you only have one employee, you need HR. The only time there is an exception to this rule is when you are in HR yourself. If you’re an HR company, then you are familiar with all things HR and should [...]
Many small business owners believe in order to appreciate their employees for a job well done, it requires large sums of money. However, as you read on, you will learn that showing appreciation doesn’t have to cost much money or any at all. Positive reinforcement sets an example for everyone in the company and motivates them too. Below are ways to acknowledge your [...]
So you've mastered the art of resume writing. You've researched your industry and know all the buzz words that'll catch an employer's attention. The formatting and font are perfect. And for theatrics; there's even a splash of color. On top of this, you have improved your interviewing skills. Whether it's one-on-one, a panel, in-person, or virtual you know how to answer those tough [...]
Hiring new employees is an obstacle you’re likely to cross at some point in running your business. It can be scary to think about, and even scarier to start with the worries of finding the right employee. If you don’t have an HR team or any HR background, you may be unaware of how to hire a new employee legally. Here are three [...]
Many people are unaware that 70% of the jobs posted on LinkedIn are only on LinkedIn. This means that when you are applying to a job on LinkedIn, your profile is seen before your resume. Your profile needs to “POP” to make the recruiter interested. You want to draw the recruiter in and have them consider you for the job right on the [...]
Living in My Purpose Finding my purpose was hard and took a lot of intentional experiences mixed with grace. Now that I am clear on what my purpose is, I decided to live in it, and the work is even harder, to be honest. Living in purpose, for me, is the difference between being pregnant versus taking care of a baby at home. While [...]
The Forgotten New Hire Documents It takes a lot to run a small business. Doing everything alone until you can build a profit to pay employees can be frustrating. It’s important that when you get to the point of hiring new employees, that you don’t miss anything. It’s best to have an HR team and an employment lawyer. This will keep you from [...]
Businesses with 20+ employees understand the significance of having a professional handle their HR functions especially when it comes to performance issues, policy development, terminations, salary negotiations, unemployment hearings and more. However, new businesses or those with 1 to 5 employees tend to think that they don’t need HR. One of their biggest concerns is that they don’t think that HR is needed [...]
Jay-Z once stated, “I’m not a businessman. I’m a business, man.” Gone are the days where your title and the company that you worked for define who you are. With the internet and social media, people can brand themselves and open the doors to opportunities that may not have been possible ten years ago. Inventing and re-inventing themselves whenever they find a new [...]
