Recruiting & Hiring Blog for HR Professionals

It costs the average company $4,000 to hire a new employee, and that’s not including the additional costs that can result from a bad hire. A poor fit and exaggerated value can land your company in a world of financial hurt.

Ask any business owner why they do what they do and most will tell you it’s because they have a passion for it. They have a passion for the industry, the product, or may even be driven by a passion to do something that is entirely theirs. People buy into a franchise network for the same reason, but have the added benefit of established brand recognition, a support network of owners that have experienced exactly what you are going through, and a head start on more necessary (but vital) aspects of the business, like marketing materials, best practices, etc.

So, you bought a franchise – now what? A simple guide to hiring and managing franchise employees.

So, you bought a franchise, now what? A simple guide to hiring and managing franchise employees. 

Workplace culture isn't guaranteed when you start, buy, or take over a company. It doesn’t exist solely in high-tech companies, or only in exotic locations. The fact is that building a solid office culture needs to be intentional and requires a lot of work from the company leaders. It’s a mindset that will resonate with employees when they watch their leaders lead by example. Happy leaders make happy employees. Happy employees are the first step to creating thought-leadership, industry altering innovation, and attraction of the most elite employees in any field. Need proof? Here are 7 hard facts you should know about employee happiness and how their satisfaction impacts your business.

Our friend, Amber Cowham, stopped by this week to help us understand the importance of background screening to the health and stability of your organization. Amber’s the Corporate Trainer at Verified First,  where she and her team offer premier background and drug screening services featuring robust, customizable search solutions.

Now that you know how important a positive brand is, how exactly do you go about improving and strengthening yours? Some aspects are very organic, and take time to develop, but without setting guiding principles your brand message won’t be clear, enticing or effective.

Our friend, Toby Graham, stopped by this week to help us understand one of the biggest news stories hitting HR and the world of employee management. Toby’s the Director of Marketing Communications at Compli, where she and her team help organizations manage compliance activities across their workforce.

You’ve probably heard the term “Employer Branding” and maybe even plan to look into it more when you can find the time. Frankly, it can’t wait much longer.

HR thought leaders frequently mention best practices that large companies utilize (think Google and Boeing). Every company has unique hiring practices, but companies like Zappos and Starbucks take recruiting and retention to advanced levels. They have found unique ways to attract and retain the ideal people for their teams.

Small businesses might not have the time to “reinvent wheel” when it comes to HR. Instead, take few tricks from the industry top dogs, and incorporate their HR processes into yours!