Hiring

Hiring your first employee is a critical step. Do it right by setting a budget, complying with labor regulations, and conducting a thorough interview process.

Business owners and freelancers can connect easily these days through the Internet. Here are 10 sites that help match independent contracts to jobs.

If you're preparing to hire new employees, consider which roles require a full-time employee and which jobs might be best filled as part-time positions.

More businesses are outsourcing project-based jobs to freelancers instead of hiring full-time staff. Learn the pros and cons of hiring freelancers.

Hiring people with disabilities is good for business and the economy. Learn the upsides of hiring people with disabilities and fostering inclusivity.

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

Job seekers and employees are ghosting employers more than ever. Learn how to stop this trick from happening to you.

Learn more about why it's beneficial for employers to promote from within the company

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.

Small businesses have to compete with big businesses when recruiting employees. They can come out on top by being responsive, flexible and personalized.

The hiring process takes an average of 44 days. But the longer it drags on, the more likely it becomes that candidates look elsewhere — efficiency is critical.

Learn about interview types, formats and styles to build an effective hiring process for your small business and boost quality of hire with confidence.

Effective recruiting strategies can improve your workforce and save you money. Learn what the recruitment process is and how to conduct it.

Finding good help can be hard these days, especially in the development and engineering world. These sites can help you hire a freelance developer.

Learn what gender bias looks like and how to avoid it in your hiring process.

Learn how a noncompete agreement works and how to include one in your company policies.

Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.

Hiring a good HR manager for your business starts with asking the right questions. Check out a list of the best interview questions for HR.

Business.com interns applied to 300+ jobs but got no offers; many applications were ignored. In-office roles got more interest than remote ones.

Find out what resume fraud is, how it may impact your small business, and how to spot it.

Why might hiring a recent college graduate be a better choice for your business than a seasoned professional? Here's a closer look at the options.

Nonbinary job seekers face bias as resumes with they/them pronouns get less interest from employers, despite most being Equal Opportunity Employers.

When choosing a web developer, asking the right questions can help you find someone who understands your vision and can give you the website you want.

Business owners who want a cohesive workplace must ensure new hires fit the company culture. Learn why a cultural fit is vital and how to qualify people.

Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.

Resumes with they/them pronouns get 8% less likely to be considered a good fit, with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from their identity.

Bad hires can cost thousands in lost productivity, morale damage and turnover. Common causes include rushed decisions, poor screening and bad culture fit.

Don’t let your shorter workers get the short end of the stick.

Onboarding … on schedule.

Learn more about what is driving employees to become angry job applicants.