Hiring

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.

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

To make sure you’re only bringing in the best candidates for job interviews, screen resumes to filter out red flags and identify the most promising applicants.

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

See the pros and cons of hiring freelance web developers versus having them on staff and find out how to decide which is best for your business.

Amid increased legalization, the debate on whether to still drug test employees for weed use is complicated. See the pros and cons here.

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.

Small businesses can hire quality employees on tight budgets by using free job boards, promoting internally, hiring versatile workers, and leveraging referrals.

The best ways to find employees include job boards like ZipRecruiter and LinkedIn, employee referrals and resume databases, and building a talent pipeline.

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.

Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.

Make sure your new hires are onboarded successfully so they are set up for success in their new roles.

Here are some important measures of performance in the office and components of company culture that you need to be tracking.

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.

If you need additional help but can’t afford to hire a full-time employee, working with a freelancer is a good option. Here’s how to negotiate fairly.

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.