Category: Hiring
Think About Ink
WHAT TO THINK ABOUT INK WHAT’S YOUR COMPANY’S POLICY ON TATTOOS? Approximately 45 million Americans have a tattoo, according to Inked magazine, and 40% of Americans ages 26-40 are tattooed. That’s a huge part of the population! So, can you fire someone based on a tattoo? The simple answer is, “yes.” But, first you should… Read More
Having Trouble Finding Good Employees? Maybe You Haven’t Looked in the Right Places
Sometimes, you just can’t fill your employee roster. You’ve tried, but you either can’t find the right candidates or the candidates you find don’t last. It’s frustrating at best. According to Joseph Jackson, Founder and Managing Director of The Resource Squad, you may be overlooking some of the most valuable pools of candidates: Teens and… Read More
What Makes a Great Leader? It May Not Be What You Think
Your highest-performing employees- the ones with the most knowledge about the company- may be who you’re earmarking for leadership positions. But, not all great workers make great leaders. As a matter of fact, good leadership can have little to do with the ability to produce as an employee. Your company’s “stars” may be getting your… Read More
When It’s Time to Grow: Going from You to Two
Keeping overhead low is an important consideration for any small business. So, it is a big step to go from an owner-managed organization to a company with an actual employee. You may get to the point, though, where you realize that increasing revenue is contingent upon increasing capacity. When you do, you’ll need to be… Read More
Do Good Friends Make Bad Employees?
There’s an old saying: Don’t mix business and friendship. But, does that always hold true? Do good friends always make bad employees? Joseph Jackson, Founder and Managing Partner of the Resource Squad weighs in. “Hiring friends can definitely be problematic,” said Jackson. “First of all, it’s difficult to discipline and train friends the way you… Read More