Managing Employees
New Employee Orientation Checklist
Your new employee orientation checklist should have the proper paperwork needed for the employee to start working. This includes Federal and State Income Tax Withholding Documents, Federal Employment Eligibility Documents and an employee... Continue
Legal Requirements to Fulfill Before Hiring Employees
Your business may be raring to hire its first employee, but have you taken all the necessary steps to set yourself up as a lawful employer? Beyond the sheer decision of whether to add new employees to your business, there are several... Continue
How and When to Offer a Candidate a Job
Hiring is ultra competitive, so timing is key. You must know exactly when and how to hire the right candidate for the job. Why is bad timing a problem when hiring a new employee for a small business? Top candidates are interviewing with... Continue
Setting Compensation for Newly Hired Employees
For a small business owner, every new employee hire is a critical investment. After considering all your options, including virtual assistants and freelancers, you've decided you need to hire a new employee. Your next step is to determine... Continue
Interviewing Process and Tips
A job interview is a commitment of time and energy for you and for the job hunter, but planning ahead can make the process a snap. Why is it so important to plan the job interview process when hiring new employees for your small business?... Continue
Behavior Tests for Job Candidates
When you're hiring new employees, there is only so much that a resume and interview can tell you about your new employee's working behaviors. For example, it is very difficult to be able to analyze someone's emotional intelligence until... Continue
How to Screen Candidates When Interviewing and Hiring an Employee
During the hiring process there are several stages at which you'll need to screen candidates. This includes the pre-interview stage, during which you'll screen applicant resumes, and the post-interview stage when your screening may... Continue