Our first HR advice for employers starts with the formation of your team. Your small business team will perform best when it’s filled with the right talent. That means you should look beyond formal qualifications and focus on recruiting people with strong soft skills and a true passion for their jobs.
The first step to building a top-notch team is writing a job description that will attract the right talent. Be honest about your company’s vision and culture. Provide an accurate and detailed description of your ideal candidate, making sure you mention the personality traits that truly matter to you. During the interview process, assess your candidate’s skills by conducting a small test or giving them a project to complete at home.
But, the hardest part is assessing whether they are a good fit for your team. High achieving teams are not comprised of people that share the same hobbies and laugh at the same jokes. Instead, they’re made up of individuals that bring diversity and new perspectives to the table.
Make sure the candidate is genuinely interested in your job offering, as well. Job hopping is on the rise, so make sure you won’t be part of those statistics. Does the candidate ask a lot of questions? Do they know your core values? These are all great indicators that they are in it for the long haul.
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