Employee retention is a critical concern for small business employers. It refers to the ability to retain employees over time, and it has a significant impact on the success and stability of the company. Small businesses struggle enough with hiring the right people, so it stands to reason that hanging on to them is the best overall recruitment strategy.
A Low-Cost, Easy Way to Retain Employees – Have FUN: When you first meet someone, what are the questions you ask?
At Zephyr Connects, we love simple. Doesn’t everybody? We also really love resources that support employers as they face a tough hiring market. So when we read a headline from LinkedIn that said, “A step-by-step guide to small business hiring,” we were like, “yes, please!” Shaking with anticipation, we dove in. But our excitement quickly …
Recently, a friend shared an article with me entitled, “Americans Quit Their Jobs at a Record Rate in August.” Shortly after, a headline from a New York Times email news update landed in my inbox with a subject that read, “The Big Quit.” Scrolling through social media, I find a Buzzfeed article detailing “15 Horrendous …
Yes, I meant to say that! I have seen first-hand how disconnected the recruiting industry is from the employers and job seekers it serves. In order to understand why I make such a bold claim, you have to understand the basic business model of the industry. Now, to be fair, (if I must), not all …
You started your business because you knew you could do what you do better than other businesses in your profession. You want your employees to do the same. Yet, somehow, when you hire the people with the best skills and experience, they don’t always work out.
Luckily, there are some ways to help make hiring easier.
Bad hires can cost as much as 30% of their annual salary! There is a better way to build your team that will end up saving your time, money and headache in the long run:
the IDEAL FIT™ method.
Growing a team can be paralyzing for many small business owners. It is hard work. Work you probably don’t have time to do.
Business Core Values provide direction, focus, connect us with clients, and help us find the RIGHT FIT employees to accomplish our business goals.