A company cannot manage on its own, whether big or small, without the help of the staff, the employees. And so, without their aid, the company will crumble. That is when the human resources (HR) division comes in. They are the ones who are the bridge between you, the employer, and them, the employees as well as the applicants who are in for the job.
Below are just but of some guidelines from the experts that will help your business thrive.
- Know the Law by Dr. Jennifer Trout, Department Chair, Human Resources & Organizational Leadership, Business Management and Healthcare Management, Rasmussen College
It is a crucial rule that you must understand the federal laws in all ways with regard to your employees. The basic functions like safety and security, the hiring practices, the compensation and benefits that are supposed to be given, the work schedules, vacation time and leave times…those are the questions all your employees will be thinking of as soon as they even start taking interest in the job offer.
- Taking Into Consideration the Hiring of an HR Consultant by Lynda Spiegel, Founder, Rising Star Resumes
Small business owners tend to disregard the HR division jobs and instead take matters into their own hands. However, without HR specialists, the incorporation of legalities for the employees will be a liability as, in worst-case scenarios, the employers and employees have no idea when it comes to HR work. Best to hire an HR consultant who can be called upon when needed. They will be able to train the staff as well as create the handbook and process the hiring documents. And although they are on an “as-needed” basis, they will still be able to help in cases of a dispute.
- Simplicity is the Key, But Being Insightful is the Jackpot by Carl Mazzanti, Co-Found & Vice President, eMazzanti Technologies
Simple questions like how they were doing in high school, what was their job during college, how is your relationship with your family and peers, and anything else that can help you determine what kind of person you are dealing with is a great way to know how a person is like when it comes to their work ethics and interpersonal relationship.
- Make Sure to Hire the Candidates Who are Compatible with How Your Business Runs by Julia Kravchenko, HR VP, Qubit Labs
Since you are an owner of a small business it is most likely that you will spend your time working rather and you cannot avoid the interaction you will be making with every single employee. Which is why choosing one whose personal qualities are up to your standards is wise. Hire those whom you feel comfortable with. Let there be a probation period before hiring them all the way.
There are many more experts from an HR company for small businesses that give advice. They are worth checking out. But to keep it simple, the four above are very pivotal. But that does not mean that others’ advice are not critical. Research. That is one thing you have to do to be able to run a good company after all.
