I'm really struggling with hiring, I'm still new to it. I offer a fair wage for where I live ($15/hour), and I need two people so that one doesn't isn't in the shop every day. I've had two employees now who left without notice. I don't want to overwhelm the person I still have but I count on delegating to get everything done on time. How do you find reliable people to hire, and what should I watch out for?

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It seems like you need to optimise some back of house processes. You can DM me to discuss further . I may be able to provide you with solutions and answer additional questions.

For loyal team members offer more than the competition. Offer more benefits, and/or better hours, and/or higher pay.

I offer great hours for working mom’s so they are happy and I don’t have competition for them to look to. (7 am - 1 pm most days).

I also always provide break room snacks, write frequent thank you notes/shoutouts, give bi-annual reviews/raises that match or exceed inflation, an end of year bonus and have nice team meals with plus ones invited twice a year.

In the end a reliable staff is worth the extra pay. You can ask more of their responsibilities as they progress.

I always think back to what I would’ve wanted from my boss when working minimum wage / entry level jobs.

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Thank you! Reading this I am realizing I've been slacking on employee appreciation/communicating to make sure everyone's comfortable and happy. I think I've been taking too much of a backseat role once the hiring process is over.

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^^ benefits are essential, why would someone work for you when they can go down the street where they’re getting retirement and healthcare. I always recommend to start w a SIMPLE IRA (At ADP, the plan only costs $40/month). Also, not to be sales-y, but ADP also comes with ZipRecruiter, might help find workers too!

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This is a great idea, thank you!

Curious to see how to get something solid on hiring.

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Hello, could you please confirm what is the available position for this job?

People suck! I say that as someone who has worked in recruitment for 15 years! Okay, broadly speaking you need to splash some cash on a job board, get adverts up in the shop window, hit some local community boards and social media platforms. Get aggressive about advertising the role. I can think of 10 platforms/channels where a small business can go. Next, question for you…how long do you expect to hold a $15 p/h employee? 6 months? Longer might be a bonus. So relax! Accept that behind every great business is a pile of ex employees! Experience and making some wrong decisions is the best education here.

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