What Entrepreneurs Need to Know about Human Resources

Melissa MarshFounder & HR Consultantwww.HRinDemand.comPreparing for Growth:Refresh Your Employment Strategy

Whats Happening?www.HRinDemand.com Unemployment is at 7 year low Economy continues to improve Economic development Increasing employers

What Can You Do to Prepare?www.HRinDemand.comRealistic forecastIncrease pay/benefitsBe proactive and plan now for retention and hiring campaigns

It is estimated the turnover cost of one employee can reach up to $50,000 in the forms of recruiting, training, and lost productivity.

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Hire Right: Be CreativeThere are No Rules!www.HRinDemand.comFinding passive candidatesPost on your companys social media platformsSearch LinkedInconnectIndeed.com databaseAsk your network and membership organizations> Use a table at Tech Bite!

Hire Right!www.HRinDemand.comCreate an employment brandGet it out thereJob postings are advertisements, not job descriptionsHang a sign near front door (remember, its a marketing piece)Use your websiteDont panic and take the first warm body that comes alongDo research Use a solid, reliable recruiter when the going gets tough

Interviewing Tipswww.HRinDemand.comCreate a Job Description to define the essential functions and necessary requirementsSell the job; dont launch right inGive toursMake introductionsShow the candidate how great your company is

Interviewing Tipswww.HRinDemand.comCreate job specific interview questions that give you real answersAvoid the laid-back, get-to-know-ya meetingHave a second interviewHave more than one person interview the candidate

Dont Let Your Employees Become the Passive Candidates!www.HRinDemand.comBeware the buzzword: EngagementWhat does it mean? That people are working, looking for ways to make a contribution, and focused on company growth.

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Tips for Engaging Your Employeeswww.HRinDemand.comCommunicate the company visionShare information about company progressAsk for feedbackthen implement suggestions whenever possible and follow upBecome an internal marketer to your staff Find out what they want and need at work Ask them directly!Communication!

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The essence of competitiveness is liberated when we make people believe that what they think and do is important and then get out of their way while they do it.

-Jack Welch, former CEO, General Electric

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Make A Planwww.HRinDemand.comGather intelCheck your assumptionsSchedule one-on-one meetingsYou will be surprisedBe open to the possibilitiesVaried schedulesProvide snacksGamification is a real thingDevelop your star employeesGive. Reward. Acknowledge.

Need Resources?www.HRinDemand.comNevada State SHRM Workforce Readiness site:bit.ly/NV-working

Questions? Melissa.Marsh@HRinDemand.com

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