In this blog post, I talk about the one tool every small business leader needs when they’re recruiting. An Applicant Tracking System for Small Business. As a solopreneur or small business you need to invest in an applicant tracking system. An Applicant Tracking System is an online tool that helps you organize your entire recruitment …
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In this blog post (check out the full video here), I’m going to share my favourite tips on how to manage those super high performers on your team. I’ve had the privilege of working with some pretty high performers. I know what makes them tick and what they need from their boss. High performers are …
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In today’s blog post, I’m going to share an alternative to face-to-face interviews during your interview process. My name is Sadaf Shaikh and I have filled over 300 roles in that time. I’ve made many hiring mistakes along the way. Hiring the wrong people or taking too long to hire. And I’ve learned what works and what …
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In today’s blog post, I’m going to share the three key recruitment metrics for small businesses that you need to track in your organization. My name is Sadaf Shaikh and I’ve worked closely with CEOs of small businesses. I understand the pressure of being on a tight budget and needing to maximize resources. Tracking these three …
Countless studies have shown that engaging employees in the workplace leads to improved employee and company performance. In this blog post, I’m going to filter all the noise and share my top 3 sure-fire methods to increase employee engagement. Let’s get to it. If you’re new here, my name is Sadaf Shaikh and every Tuesday …
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You know giving employee feedback can increase performance, but did you know it can also increase revenue? Giving feedback has been known to increase employee performance. Human beings are designed to want to be accepted and seek social approval. When an employee does a good job, words of praise and encouragement are actually known to …
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In this blog post, I’m going to share the best applicant tracking systems for small businesses on the market to take the stress and pressure off recruitment. If you’ve ever been overwhelmed and frustrated with recruiting talent on your team, then stick around. In my role as HR Business Partner, I’ve seen first hand how …
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In this blog post, I’m going to decode what an EVP or Employee Value Proposition is, explain why you need one, and where to use it once you’ve created yours. For the past 15+ years I’ve done recruitment for companies of all sizes in multiple industries. I can tell you, the ones that attract the …
Do you worry that your business is too dependent on you? In this blog post, I’ll talk about what business owners can do to lighten the load and remove themselves from the daily grind. I’ve helped dozens of leaders with creating succession plans to remove themselves from the day-to-day operations and build a pipeline of …
In this blog post, I’m sharing my top 5 tips for retaining talent in a small business without burning through a whole bunch of cash. For the best advice on building and nurturing your high performance team, make sure to bookmark this website and go ahead and subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified …