Hiring Employees : Screening to Ensure a Good Fit

in Forum: People: Hiring, Partnering, Mentoring

Source of this discusssion: /articles/1157/1/AT_Why-Do-Background-Screening.asp Page description: Hiring employees is important to your small business, and hiring the right employees can make all the difference - we talk about background checks as a key business tool.

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Aug. 19 2007 at 10:31 PM
Posted by: Rainman “Quote Reply
My personal experience - as a "serial entrepreneur" is that people are indeed your most important asset. At a start-up phase in particular, it is absolutely critical that the right person be on the team. At this critical time, mistakes will cost you dearly. A hiring mistake in the start-up phase could cost you your business or at the very least - could cost you valuable time as you deal with wrong fit, low employee morale, etc. While I agree with the merits of this article, I do not believe the article goes far enough. Too many entrepreneurs have little to no experience in hiring effectively. Therefore, my strong advice is to hire using the help of personality profile instruments. I have experienced the tremendous power of personality profiling on a personal level as well as with my clients. The right personality profile tools can make all the difference between a good and bad hire. Chris Young The Rainmaker Group, Inc. www.therainmakergroupinc.com
Aug. 20 2007 at 12:17 PM
Posted by: ElidS “Quote Reply
Any "personality profile instruments" you would recommend? If you prefer one over another, why? Cleanliness the Mark of Elegance www.DelColl.com
Aug. 21 2007 at 2:20 AM
Posted by: Rainman “Quote Reply
Hello! I am partial to one in particular because it measures behaviors, values, and attributes. If you would like to see a sample, please let me know by sending me an email. I would be happy to provide one for you to complete. Powerful tools! info@therainmakergroupinc.com Chris Young – Talent Management Freak The Rainmaker Group, Inc. www.therainmakergroupinc.com http://rmg.typepad.com/employee_retention/
Aug. 30 2007 at 2:09 PM
Posted by: SandraP “Quote Reply
Chris, you are sooo right! Hiring can be such a daunting thing, especially for an entrepreneur who knows his/her product or service but isn't a Human Resources Specialist. For a small or home-based business, the owner often ends wearing all the hats because they don't know where to go for help or think it will cost them too much. As you know, talent is an investment, not a cost. At Team Double-Click we are the Human Resources Department for companies who need efficient and flexible Virtual Staffing Solutions. We navigate the hiring maze for business owners so they can focus on what they love about their business! Sandra Pearson The Mompreneur Next Door www.themompreneurnextdoor.com sandra@themompreneurnextdoor.com
Sep. 24 2007 at 6:22 PM
Posted by: sportsguy7 “Quote Reply
Hello, I am interested learning more about these tools. Troy
Sep. 24 2007 at 6:24 PM
Posted by: sportsguy7 “Quote Reply
Hello, Do you also find people jobs for people? I would like to learn more. Troy
Sep. 24 2007 at 7:53 PM
Posted by: SandraP “Quote Reply
Troy, All of our Virtual Assistants are Independent Contractors and we assign them to work with our clients based upon their skills and preferences. For more information, check out our website - www.teamdoubleclick.com. If you are interested in hiring a VA, click on the link below in my signature. If you have specific questions, please let me know and I would be happy to answer! ~Sandra Sandra Pearson The Mompreneur Next Door www.themompreneurnextdoor.com sandra@themompreneurnextdoor.com