HR Fit Principal Consultant Erik Christian recently presented “When to Hire Your First Employee (and the Next!)” at the SmartStart Small Business Conference on April 29, 2024, discussing the many things that employers should consider when hiring a new employee. In addition to the strategic considerations of hiring a new employee, Erik walked through:
- The differences between an independent contractor and an employee and how to decide which is right for a specific job
- Employee classification requirements from the Illinois Department of Labor
- How to know if your organization needs to hire someone new
- The importance of providing clear job descriptions and qualification requirements to potential employees
- Exempt versus non-exempt employee classifications and how to know if someone is eligible for overtime
“If I could give any advice to my small business friends… do two things that will help you out in the long run… Have complete job descriptions for your positions and employee handbooks. If you do those two things, you are really going to be in a good, good way and that gives you infrastructure to build on [with your new employee]”
Whether you need help hiring a new employee or are ready to develop an even broader HR Strategy for your business, we’re here to help! Learn more about our Strategic HR Consulting Services or call us at 309.863.1202.
