Hire the right people

For a small business, hiring the right people is essential. A poorly done job can mean the loss of business you can’t afford to lose; plus, you’re unlikely to have the time or resources to pick up the slack or constantly hire and rehire for the same role when employees leave.

The first step to ensuring you get the right people applying for the position is to create an accurate and enticing job description as part of your online recruitment strategy. Don’t make promises you can’t keep, or play down the level of responsibility. At the same time, you need to remember that you have to make them want to work for you.

Hiring is a two way street – while they’re convincing you they’re the best person for the job, you’re convincing them that you’re worth working for.

Once you’ve crafted your job ad, you need to ensure the right people see it. This means posting it on the most appropriate formats, whether that’s a specialist job board or in a relevant trade magazine. While generalised job sites can seem appealing as they offer more potential candidates, your ad can often get lost in the masses, or attract people without the relevant qualifications. Try to keep things specific.

HR & Training Dept.