This Podcast Is Episode Number 0173 And It Will Be About You Have Employees Now What? You started your Construction Company, Handyman Business, House Builder, Specialty Contractor or another form of contracting because you wanted to be your own boss, make a lot of money and enjoy some personal freedom. Then You Hired A Construction Worker And Something Went Horribly Wrong!      Welcome To The World Where You Are The B.O.S.S. (Bad Old Sorry Sucker) Most construction workers are good decent people who enjoy working with their hands making, building, repairing, remodeling and fixing homes and commercial buildings.  Good construction workers will not tolerate chaos or unfair labor practices. They will try out a lot of contractors until they find a contractor with a system. Preferably with documented processes and procedures. Good Construction Workers Have These Five Traits In Common: #1 High Self Esteem #2 Strong Work Ethic #3 Always Learning #4 Loyal To Family And Friends #5 Law Abiding Citizen Know The Fully Burdened Cost Of A Construction Worker Fully Burdened Construction Worker Cost - Simply means what it will cost you to hire someone including the company portion of the payroll taxes.   Considering The Cost Of Construction Worker on your payroll including taxes and overhead will be 1.3 to 2.0 times the hourly salary you are paying them is why labor is your most expensive cost in running a construction company. Hire Slow And Fire Quick! If You Think You Should Fire Someone You're Already 15 Minutes Too Late! Three Must Haves When Screening Applications: #1 Ask them to fill out an application in person and give them a pen with blue ink. You can learn a lot about a person including if they follow directions. Their handwriting, spelling, and grammar speak for itself. Make certain the application clearly states you have the right to run a background check, and you will ask for a drug test before considering them eligible for hire. #2 Subscribe to a service that will run a background check including as much detail as possible #3 Ask them to get a copy of their driving record. This is huge! If there are any DUI, Reckless Driving or other serious offenses perhaps it would be best to pass on them. If they are not respectful or men and women, who carry guns and are licensed to kill, law enforcement officers they will not show you, your other employees or your customers and clients any respect. Probationary Period Offer Probationary Period 30 days Or More. Most people will get comfortable and show who they are within 30 days. I trust this podcast helps you understand that outsourcing your contractors bookkeeping services to us is about more than just “doing the bookkeeping”; it is about taking holistic approach to your entire construction company and helping support you as a contractor and as a person. We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations We understand the good, bad and the ugly about owning and operating construction companies because we have had several of them and we sincerely care about you and your construction company! That is all I have for now and if you have listened this far please do me the honor of commenting and rating podcast www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast Tell me what you liked, did not like, tell it as you see it because your feedback is crucial and I thank you in advance. You Deserve To Be Wealthy, Because You Bring Value To Other People's Lives! I trust this will be of value to you and your feedback is always welcome at www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast This is one more example of how Fast Easy Accounting is helping construction company owners across the USA including Alaska and Hawaii put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction company. Construction accounting is not rocket science; it is a lot harder than that and a lot more valuable to construction contractors like you so stop missing out and call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email...