Can Do – Want To

Many of our recent blogs have been about hiring and retaining employees. The better job you do at qualifying, vetting, and taking deep dives into hiring the right employees, the better results you will have. Experience has taught me that the most qualified candidates may not be the best fit for small companies with fewer than fifty employees. Why? Their long-term goals and expectations may exceed what you’re able to provide, resulting in short-term employment at your company.

While one shouldn’t expect new hires to stay forever, a realistic and solid goal is to have them remain with your company for at least five years. Hiring and training are time-consuming and expensive, so becoming good at it is one of the keys to keeping your company viable for many years.

Another important thing to consider when looking for new employees is clearly understanding the difference between candidates having the ability—can do—to perform the job, versus the desire and drive—want to—to perform the job in the best interest of your company.

Before offering a candidate a position, ask yourself questions that will help determine whether the person is interested in your opportunity because they need the job, or because they genuinely want the job.

Once a new employee is hired, proper onboarding, training, and open communication are extremely important to retaining them.

Keep reading our blog, or if you want to Wright Your Business immediately, book a 15-minute Google-Meet meeting to explore the possibilities.