Small business owners frequently fall into the trap of hiring the most affordable person for a position rather than spending the extra money on the genuinely suitable person for the job. But unfortunately, they don’t realize that hiring the wrong person can cost them much more in the long run.
Hiring a new employee requires time and resources during the training process. If the employee never learns to perform up to standard, you will, at best, miss out on additional profit by settling for lower performance. At worst, you may need to fire them and start the hiring process again, wasting that initial investment.
On the other hand, if you hire “A” players right away, you can rest assured that your company will only benefit from their attitude and experience. But how do you find these stellar employees?
To hire “A” players, you need to put in the legwork. Here are three steps that Geoff Smart and Randy Street recommend in the pages of Who.
To hire “A” players, you must know what they look like. So here are a few employee characteristics to look out for during your interview process.
While this isn’t an exhaustive list, you’ll notice that none of these traits have anything to do with finding the cheapest candidate for the job. On the contrary, it’s worth investing in a top-tier employee if you want your business to thrive.
If you’ve been unable to hire “A” players in the past, you might need to give your hiring process a makeover. A business coach can help. Please fill out my contact form for a complimentary coaching session, then click here to sign up for my free weekly blog articles to learn even more about hiring and leadership.
Coach Dave
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