by Rikka Brandon | Jun 2, 2015 | Entrepreneurship
There’s a simple reality of entrepreneurship we all try to ignore: At one point or another, you’re likely to be strapped for cash. Common advice is to have 6 months of salary set aside before you hire an employee, but I’ve known very few entrepreneurs who actually...
by Rikka Brandon | Jun 2, 2015 | Hiring, Selection
The idea of incorporating pre-employment drug testing into your selection process is to lessen the impact of drug abuse on your business. A few examples of how drug use can impact businesses: tardiness, absenteeism, turnover, attitude problems, decreased productivity,...
by Rikka Brandon | Jun 2, 2015 | Recruiting
You are out of time, out of energy, and you just got another huge order. So… you’ve decided it’s time to hire someone.Fabulous! What happens next?It’s easy enough to know when you need to bring someone new on board. But it’s harder to pin down exactly what they need...
by Rikka Brandon | Jun 2, 2015 | Recruiting
I know what you’re probably thinking. “What?! How could someone possibly thoroughly review a resume in 10 seconds?” Well, for starters, I didn’t say “thoroughly”. The 10-second resume review is how I determine which candidates are worth a more in-depth look.It comes...
by Rikka Brandon | Jun 2, 2015 | Recruiting
This is part of a series of posts called “Recruiting Strategies that Work”. Sure, the hiring process seems pretty cut-and-dried from the outside. You write a job description, set some goals, put up an ad, flip through resumes, and interview...
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