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131. HR Essentials for Small Business Owners: Building a Strong HR Foundation
Episode 1316th December 2023 • World's Greatest Boss • Jackie Koch
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For every business, there are crucial HR foundations and team areas that need attention. Today I'm diving into the best HR practices for entrepreneurs. Whether you're a new boss or a seasoned business owner, this episode has insights to help you lead your team effectively!

First, I'll stress the importance of treating your employees well to boost business success and scalability. We'll cover 5 essential HR areas, from clear decision-making processes to setting goals and creating standard operating procedures for consistency and efficiency.

Don't miss the practical tips I'm sharing in this episode! From documenting processes to using tools like Asana for efficient team training. We'll also explore hiring and performance management best practices, emphasizing consistency, and tracking to build a thriving team.

Stay tuned until the end when I'll dive into HR best practices for small businesses, including compensation transparency, job-level definitions, and offering meaningful benefits. Tune in!


What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:05] HR foundations and team areas for entrepreneurs.

[4:10] HR best practices for small business owners.

[9:10] Documenting processes, core values, and HR for business operations.

[13:30] Hiring best practices and tracking applicant processes.

[17:00] Hiring and performance management best practices.

[22:00] Performance management and onboarding best practices.

[27:20] HR best practices for small businesses.


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* Find more information on my website https://www.jackiekoch.com/

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