Key Points To Consider Before Hiring Employees

The pros and cons of hiring employees for your company. The benefits of hiring a good one and the consequences of hiring the wrong one.

If you want to succeed in implementing your business plan and achieving business growth, it is critical that you hire the right employee. Like everything else you want to achieve in life preparation is the key. There isn't much point in hiring someone who doesn't believe in your brand or in your company's philosophy. Hiring the wrong person can damage your business. - Hiring the right one can be instrumental in growing your business.

Systemising your hiring process will make it much easier to employ the right people for this and future positions. Prior to hiring, do your preparatory work. Have absolute clarity about what the post offers, what it entails and the required criteria for the role. (Writing a Job Description/Person Specification/Job Application/Interview Questions, etc. will help with the process.)

Here are some questions you should consider before hiring:

• What type of person do I want to employ?
• Do I want a dynamic go-getter who is eager to progress and contribute to the success of the business? Or, do I just need someone who is happy with routine?
• Do I want someone with minimum qualifications or previous experience?
• What duties do I need to be performed in addition to achieving targets?
• Will I have to provide training?
• What personal qualities and attributes am I looking for?
• Do I need a team player to fit into my current work culture?
• Am looking for someone who will use their initiative?
• What level of communication skills am I looking for? E.g. verbal, written, face to face?
• What support do I need to put in place for them?

While the above questions are not inclusive of all criteria that you may require, they are indicative of the fundamentals necessary in hiring the right employee. However, one major element of hiring the right person is; it is absolutely essential that they share the vision, mission and values that you have for your company. If they don't share your vision, you will undoubtedly struggle to implement your business plan and/or marketing strategy for business growth.

Remember, just because someone has the 'right' qualifications doesn't always mean they are right for the job. Those who have enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude, will often have much more to contribute towards the success of your business. Moreover, they will want to contribute to your business growth and profitability.

Principal Consultant of Business Reboot, Lorraine Garvie, has significant and comprehensive experience as a Business Consultant for small to medium sized businesses throughout Australia and the UK. Business Reboot is an Australian based advisory firm specialising in marketing strategy and business development and focuses on growing long lasting and dynamic businesses.http://www.businessreboot.com.au

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