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Steps for Hiring your First Employees and Challenges of Post-Pandemic Employment

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Today we are joined by Angie Besler, HR & Communications Manager at Belle Fourche in South Dakota. Angie walks us through the process of hiring your first employee and discusses what information is key to having when posting your first role. She talks with us about how the pandemic has impacted employee expectations, from unlimited paid time off to the quality of work. Tune in today to learn some great tips on the hiring process and items to prepare before the interview. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [6:43] Angie explains what she does in Human Resources.
  • [7:30] What areas does Angie delve into on a daily basis with her current position and with Albany Farms?
  • [8:22] Angie discusses the process of hiring your first employee.
  • [11:12] What are the best software tools for tracking employee time, requests, etc., and what should you look for in various companies? 
  • [13:53] Where is the best place to look for employees to hire?
  • [15:02] How do you know what qualities to hire for and what salary to pay employees?
  • [18:42] How has the pandemic impacted the HR aspects of hiring and recruiting potential employees?
  • [20:10] Is unlimited PTO the new expectation for employees?
  • [21:34] Finding employees who actually want to work seems complicated. Is that a generational issue?
  • [23:49] What is the process of letting an employee go who doesn’t end up being the right fit?
  • [26:30] What is HR’s role in keeping the team connected and providing employee growth opportunities?
  • [27:50] How does a company determine what benefits are included?
  • [31:43] What can employers ask during the interview process?
  • [32:27] How does Angie handle employees who are hard workers but are struggling at work?

    • KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    • Many employees are now interested in unlimited PTO, which some companies offer. New employers must strategize around this area and understand what they want to provide. 
    • Be clear about expectations during the interview and hiring process. Vetting out employees during the interview process and understanding their work ethic can go a long way. Sometimes people will join a company, and their work ethic is quite different than their performance.
    • Make sure you understand the process when hiring your first employee. This includes what forms you need to complete, benefits you want to offer, review periods, etc. 

      • BIO:

      Our story began in 2014 as a small company with a big dream. So where did we go? The center of the United States, Belle Fourche, SD.  People may ask why ramen?  But our question is, why not? Ramen is versatile, convenient, and affordable ~ appealing to ALL age groups, budgets, and lifestyles!

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