Tuesdays ToolBox,Hosted by Sue Lundquist, Featured guest Amanda Mayo President of the Strenua Group

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11/15/2011 – Tuesday’s Toolbox – Recruitment for the Small Biz Owner!

The first thing small business owners need to think about is that EVERY position is a key or critical position and needs to be taken seriously and with a lot of care and consideration.
Best Practices:
• Sourcing Candidates, practical tips specific to small business owners

• To track applicants or not to track applicants

• Selecting your top candidates, what looks good on paper isn’t always good in person

• Phone interviews, the in-person interviews … it doesn’t have to be overwhelming

• Background checks and checking references, what you need to know

• Extending the job offer, what are your requirements, and potential risks

• Now you have a new employee, congratulations! Onboarding considerations

To work with a temp agency vs. working with a consulting firm vs. recruiting on your own. What you should consider before deciding what is best for you and your business.
Critical take-away:
Ensure all of your recruitment efforts are in alignment with your company’s brand, vision, values, strategic plans, culture and clients’ needs.
Finding the right recruitment strategy for your business is what should be considered your “secret sauce” to make you stand out from your competition. It is absolutely worth your efforts to ensure you think these things through before you have to scramble to quickly hire someone.

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