January 3, 2020 | Mason Roberts
Owning a business means a lot. It means you are a leader. It means you run the show. It does not mean, though, that you are to do it all by yourself. Running a business is a team effort. Your business is only as good as those who help you grow it. You may think you do not need help. You may think that you do not need people to assist you in the progress of your business and that you can do it all yourself. Well, no successful business owner has gotten to where they are all on their own. Eventually, they had to turn to another. Even if it was for the smallest possible amount of assistance, they still did it. Sometimes, you have to put your pride aside and focus on building the perfect team for your establishment. If you reach some level of success, you will quickly find out that it is too much for one person to handle. If you want to accomplish everything to the best extent, you may need to delegate a bit to those around you. When this becomes the case, it is important that you know your employees are trustworthy and can complete what must be done to the best of their abilities. This is how you ensure having the best chance of success. Here are the most effective tips in hiring a team for your business.
1. Make Sure the Interview Process Is Strong
Interviewing those who may be potentially joining your team is extremely important. It is arguably the most important part of the team-building process. After all, the interview process is where you are getting to know them. You only have so much time during this stage, so make sure you ask all of your top questions. For example, be sure that they are qualified for the position they are applying for. If they are not, they are obviously likely not right for the job. Ask them where they got their education or if they received one, and where they are currently residing. Have personal questions ready as well. There are many factors that make up a person, so dig as deep as you can. If it is necessary, bring them back for a second interview. This is the part of the entire hiring process that you want to try and get right the first time in order to avoid a headache later. If you get it right immediately, you will have a strong team assembled in no time whatsoever.
2. Conduct an Orientation Of Several Days, If Not More
Oftentimes, businesses hold an orientation for new employees on a single day basis, and that is all. If the new employee makes a mistake, many bosses would turn to them and say, “Were you not at orientation?”. These are the lowest level of leaders. Getting the hang of a job position can take a bit, and likely will require several days of orientation. More often than not, a new employee is very nervous on their first day. They may not be paying attention as best they can because of their nerves. Give them time to learn the ropes. It is a lot to ask of a person to be perfect at a skill they were taught over one business day. It is simply not possible. Rate the difficulty of the job, and decide how many days are necessary to master the skill. If upon receiving the appropriate amount of introduction the employee is simply not getting it, then another approach may be necessary. There is a reason you have chosen them to join your team, so try to be patient.
3. Do Not Underestimate the Importance of a Meeting
As a business owner, you must be a leader. This means more than just saying, “Okay, I’m the boss, do as I say”. You are responsible for those on your team. You should care for them. They are a very big part of why your business is where it is. Do not forget that. This means you need to check in on them. Do not leave them in the dark. Make meetings happen. If you see that the dynamic in your office is off, pull everyone together and talk it out. See what the issues are and how you can fix them. Be a hands-on boss. If you leave things as they are, they will only get worse. Issues often do not resolve themselves, so be the mediator as best you can. Your employees will see this and appreciate it.
4. Have Goals for Everything and Everyone
Setting goals is a big part of progressing in your business. You need a plan. You need to be ready for the future and have a way to get there. For example, a great place to start is a day-to-day plan. Set your goals for the week. Where do you want to be at the end of it, and what is the most effective way to get there? Work hard to make sure that happens, because now you should be onto your next plan. What are your goals for the month? Where should you be at the end of it? Do this for everything. Do it for the year, the next 5 years, the next decade. It is, however, important to be open to changing your plans. If you get stuck in one mindset, it may be an issue. Be open to the fact that your longtime plans can, and likely will, change. Gain the skills to identify the shift in your plans. It is not one that can be instantly acquired but will come naturally over time.
Bottom Line
Your employees are what make your business a well-oiled machine. They are what you depend on, even if you do not know it yet. Be sure you assemble your team right. Make sure they are a force to be reckoned with.
