What to Do Before You Hire

You Can't Do It All

In a small business, the jobs you create may depend on what you prefer not to do, or what you don't have the time or skill to do.

Remember: Do what you do best – hire others to do the rest.

As your company grows, reasons for hiring may change, but you're still hiring people to fill skills or time gaps.

A Real Need?

• Check how much overtime your employees are putting in. Is it smarter to hire more people to avoid paying time and a half or double time?
• Check your customer service. Can you meet commitments with current staff? Is there a valid business case for expansion?
• Never hire before you're sure company revenue will support new employees.

Define the Job

Identify tasks and responsibilities and how often they're done. Accurate job descriptions help you find the right employees.

Your Responsibilities

Before hiring, know your responsibilities as an employer.

Check out Canadian labour standards and BC employment standards.

Use the Experts

Use professionals to handle work that isn't your main area of expertise. Human resource professionals can save you time, money and headaches… by finding the best candidate.

Hiring isn't cheap – do it right the first time.