In this episode, we dive deep into the world of HR and effective hiring practices with Jackie Koch. Jackie has over 15 years of experience hiring teams and leading HR for Fortune 500 companies, startups and digital entrepreneurs. Jackie has spoken to entrepreneurs at various stages of growth teaching them about how to hire, compliance and legal considerations, and how to build a great team culture. We discuss the importance of tracking time, categorizing tasks, and using tools like Toggle to gain insights into how you're spending your work hours. 

Topics Covered:

• The importance of hiring classification, compliance, and the pitfalls of misclassification and potential lawsuits.
• The hiring environment in Canada versus the litigious nature of the United States.
• Establishing workflows and time tracking systems before making your first hire.
• The importance of tracking your time to evaluate your business's efficiency, understand your tasks, and make informed hiring decisions. 
• How time tracking can help you assess your pricing and identify areas for automation.
• The strategic aspects of hiring, emphasizing the need to hire revenue-producing roles and the value of outsourcing key tasks to experts.
• Treating employees well, even if they move on to new opportunities. Building an alumni mentality can lead to positive referrals and long-term relationships.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Before making that first hire, ensure you've laid the groundwork with efficient workflows and time tracking systems.

Jackie’s Link’s:
Website: https://www.peopleprinciples.co/
Compliance Checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647e7946dfd04634e99766e8
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackie.koch_/

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

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