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One of the most important hiring tips for small businesses is understanding that you can hire a fantastic person and still make the wrong hiring decision.
Maybe they came highly recommended. They have an impressive resume, years of experience, and everyone on your team likes them. But a few weeks into the role, things aren't going quite the way you expected.
That's exactly what happened to a founder I worked with named Angela.
Her business was growing quickly, and she needed someone who could take ownership of an important project and lead a small team. She thought she'd found the perfect person.
But instead of creating more capacity, the new hire was creating more work for her.
In this episode, I'm sharing what happened, the hiring mistakes we uncovered, and why finding the right person isn't always the same as hiring for what your business actually needs.
We'll talk about the difference between experience and capability, why a great referral isn't a recruitment strategy, and how your people strategy needs to evolve as your business grows.
Because when you're figuring out how to scale a team, it's tempting to hire someone who can take work off your plate. But what if the real gap isn't another pair of hands? What if you need someone who can think strategically, make decisions and lead?
That's where hiring tips for small businesses need to go beyond resumes and interviews.
Angela's story also takes us through one of the harder parts of hiring and firing employees: what happens when you've given someone clear feedback and a genuine opportunity to improve, but the role still isn't the right fit?
If you're considering an important hire, I want you to think about what your business actually needs this person to accomplish, not just what you're hoping they'll take off your plate.
And if you'd like help working through that decision, my two-hour Deep Dive sessions are designed to give you clarity and a practical plan for moving forward.
Learn more and book a session here: highvoltageleadership.ca/consulting
Because the best hiring tips for small businesses start long before you post the job. And getting clear about what your business needs today can help you make a much better decision about who you hire tomorrow.
The People Side of Business is the podcast for female founders and business owners who are leading teams and growing businesses.
Hosted by Lindsay White, Leadership Coach, Team Leadership Strategist, and Fractional HR Expert, this show delivers practical leadership strategies, real-world people solutions, and honest conversations about the challenges of leading a team.
From employee performance issues and difficult conversations to hiring, accountability, workplace culture, and team growth, each episode is designed to help you lead, manage, and scale your team as a founder.
If you're ready to become a more confident leader, make better people decisions, and build a stronger, higher-performing team, you're in the right place.
Learn more at highvoltageleadership.ca, connect on Instagram @highvoltleadership, or find Lindsay White on LinkedIn.
The people side of business isn't separate from growth. The people side of business is the business.
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One of the most important hiring tips for small businesses is understanding that you can hire a fantastic person and still make the wrong hiring decision.
Maybe they came highly recommended. They have an impressive resume, years of experience, and everyone on your team likes them. But a few weeks into the role, things aren't going quite the way you expected.
That's exactly what happened to a founder I worked with named Angela.
In this episode, I'm sharing what happened, the hiring mistakes we uncovered, and why finding the right person isn't always the same as hiring for what your business actually needs.
Employee issues can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you feel like you're having the same conversations over and over again.
Someone misses a deadline. Another person isn't communicating. Someone else isn't taking ownership of their work. And you're left wondering why your team can't seem to get on the same page.
But what if those employee issues aren't actually separate problems?
In this episode, I'm sharing the story of Judy, a founder I worked with who was experiencing exactly this. She had a talented team and a growing business, but it seemed like every week brought another frustration.
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