So you’re ready to make the next hire in your business… but you don’t know where to start. We’ve got you covered! In this episode, we’re walking through how to build an avatar for your ideal hire for this next role so you can be confident that you’re looking for the right fit. Make sure you download our free Hiring Avatar template to follow along with us!
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It’s important to avoid creating avatar characteristics related to protected classes such as race, gender, ethnicity, etc. This ensures you’re being inclusive and above board with your hiring.
While we all desire a unicorn candidate that fits every single skill set and characteristic we want, you need to make your ideal client avatar a balance of dream attributes and realistic attributes.
Some of the items you’ll want to consider as you put together your ideal hiring avatar include education, experience, interpersonal skills, temperament and work style.
Your Human Resource is the podcast for business owners and managers to learn more about the technical and strategic components of human resources. Hosted by the team behind Core Business Resources HR, a niche HR consulting firm, this podcast is a resource for you to get all your human resources questions answered!
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Running and auditing payroll might be one of the least glamorous - and most stressful - parts of running a business. In this episode, we’re sharing how to prevent making payroll the “Highway to Hell” through strategic tracking, laws and policies, and having the right person running payroll for your organization.
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
In small organizations, the business owner is usually the person doing payroll, even though they’re tracking so much data in their heads. The best person to do payroll is someone who knows your HR handbook front and back.
There are laws you have to follow regarding sick time, paid time off, and the like. Whoever is processing payroll needs to know those policies, know which employees qualify for PTO, and track how much PTO employees are taking.
You need a time tracking system for your employees. There are so many online tools that allow employees to track their time that also sync with your payroll software.
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In this episode, we’re demystifying working with an insurance broker to find the right insurance provider for your employees. We cover what to look for in an insurance broker, the benefits of working with one, and red flags to look out for.
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Your insurance broker should understand your specific business risks, how rich you want your insurance plan and compensation package to be, and even the unique employee demographics to help craft a customized insurance and benefits proposal.
By acting as intermediaries between employers and insurance providers, brokers can negotiate to secure competitive rates and favorable terms, ultimately resulting in improved coverage for employees at more affordable rates.
Your brokers can offer valuable insights into regulatory compliance and ensure your company's benefits programs adhere to both state and federal regulations, helping you avoid having to pay penalties.
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The term “quiet quitting” has taken the workplace by storm in the years since Covid. It’s when employees disengage from their jobs, often doing the bare minimum, because they don’t feel a sense of purpose in their role or the workplace. In this episode, we’re sharing how to prevent - or bounce back from - a quiet quitting phenomenon in your own office.
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Your team culture is a huge factor in reducing quiet quitting in the workplace. Look at how you’re engaging with employees, how strong communication is between teams, and how you’re showing gratitude to your team.
During Covid, a lot of people realized they want more work-life balance. Even though your business covers the “work” side, how are you creating opportunities for employees to have flexibility in their jobs that allows them to have a life outside of work.
You might say you have an open-door policy, but as a leader, you need to create opportunities to chat with employees one-on-one. Oftentimes, we don’t find out the employee is unhappy until we’re conducting an exit interview.
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Many businesses think their HR teams are a one-stop shop for every possible scenario related to recruiting, hiring, and onboarding in the organization. While we have knowledge about all these things, there may be some situations where another specialist is needed to ensure everything is done correctly and legally. In this episode, we share how we’ve been asked to “walk the line” as HR professionals, and when you should bring in another specialist instead.
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Many human resources professionals work as generalists, not specialists. Of course we may be super comfortable with one particular aspect of HR from experience, but some tasks like writing OSHA policies or advising on employment contracts fall outside our responsibilities.
Bringing in a specialist or trained professional for specific aspects of your employment materials or documentation is so important. A reputable HR firm can work with you to figure out who that specialist should be and connect you with contacts who would fit the role.
Even the hiring process for technical roles can warrant bringing in a specialist. We are extremely well-versed in hiring, but for certain roles like “Scrum Master” or “Agile Coach,” we might not understand the skills we’re looking for in a candidate like someone in the field would.
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the HR tasks that need to be done in your business, this is the episode for you! In this episode, we’re sharing what it looks like to outsource those tasks to a reputable HR firm like Core Business Resources HR, including how it can save you money, time, and getting into trouble by not staying informed on human resources laws and regulations.
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
One of the biggest benefits of outsourcing to an HR firm is cost. It’s often more expensive to hire an internal HR team than it is to outsource to an external company.
Many small businesses don’t have the capacity or resources to stay up-to-date on laws and regulations related to human resources. An external firm like CBR HR should be doing research daily to stay on top of changes to federal and state laws.
A reputable HR company will create a plan tailored to your company and your needs. It is completely up to you what you want to outsource vs. what you want to keep in house.
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In this episode of Your Human Resource, we’re talking about one of the trickiest parts of managing a team: firing an employee. We cover what it actually means to have “at will” employment, different termination scenarios you might encounter, and what you need to know about protected classes when it comes to termination.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Employee “at will” means an employee or employer can terminate employment at any time as long as no laws are violated. Even if you live in an “at will” state, there can be a cost associated with firing an employee if you don’t follow the right protocols.
If you fire an employee, it doesn’t automatically mean that person will qualify for an unemployment claim. If you warned the employee that they needed to improve their work performance, gave them ample time to do so, and documented those conversations, they may not be eligible for unemployment.
You cannot terminate based on speculation without proof. For example, if you suspect an employee is coming to work under the influence of alcohol, you cannot immediately fire them. You or your HR team should have a conversation with the individual first to see what’s really going on.
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Processing an I-9 form is one of our favorite things to do… okay not really, but it is an important part of onboarding a new hire! In the inaugural episode of Your Human Resource, we dig into the specifics of the I-9 form, including why you need new hires to complete it, when it needs to be processed, and how to make sure it’s processed correctly.
Please note: this episode was recorded in the summer of 2023, so the dates of new changes to the I-9 we discuss in this episode were all in 2023.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
The I-9 is a tool to verify the identity and eligibility to work of US employees. All businesses in the United States must complete a form I-9 to hire and onboard an employee.
Employers that are in good standing with USCIS, and those that use E-Verify, may continue to virtually inspect the I-9 supporting documents beyond August 1st, 2023.
Employers must maintain a person's Form I-9 for as long as the individual works for the employer and for the required retention period after the termination of an individual's employment.
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Your Human Resource is the podcast for business owners and managers to learn more about the technical and strategic components of human resources. Hosted by the team behind Core Business Resources HR, a niche HR consulting firm, this podcast is a resource for you to get all your human resources questions answered!
Meet the Team:
Alia Paige, CEO & Principal Consultant, SHRM-CP
Megan Meyers, Consultant, SHRM-CP
Liz Jackson, Insurance & Benefits Specialist for HR
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