Whether you employ one person, or fifty, choosing the right employees
can be a challenge. How do you know which of the job applicants will be
worth their weight in gold, and which will give you a run for your
money? Well, the “secret” to hiring the right employee is to give equal
weight to five different factors:
- Education
- Experience
- Passion
- Drive
- Fit
Sometimes, the best applicant is not the one with 20 years of
experience. Sometimes, the best applicant is not the one with the
Master’s degree. Focus your interview questions around all five traits,
and the “right” employee will emerge.
What if it’s a toss up? Look closely at the experience, because past experience is the best indicator of future success.
If you’re struggling with current employees, here are four guidelines to determine it’s time to let someone go:
- You are doing (or re-doing) their work
- They fail to reach their goals on a regular basis
- The employee has not taken your admonishments to heart
- They negatively impact other employees around them
Small business owners do not have the luxury of keeping poor or
mediocre employees. You must keep only the best employees for your
business. And, don’t feel guilty for letting go of inefficient or
unproductive persons. You’re growing a business, not running a charity.
Plus, I’ve learned by experience that I’m not doing anyone any favors
by keeping a bad employee around… not the employee, not my customers,
not the rest of my staff, and not ME!
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