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Episode 36
Season 1
#36 HR Made Simple for Business Owners: Expert Advice from Bryn Reed and Lynn Owen
In this episode of Riding Tandem, I'm joined by HR experts Bryn Reed and Lynn Owen, members of HRAM, to demystify HR for your business. HR isn't just about hiring and firing; it's the secret ingredient that shapes your company's culture. Discover practical resources through HRAM and learn when it's time to bring in HR expertise. 🌟
We also spill the beans on crafting standout job descriptions and where to post them. Plus, we share tips for conducting winning interviews and writing irresistible offer letters. 📝
But here's the real kicker: find out how aligning your company's mission with your recruitment and retention strategies can be a game-changer. 🎯
If you're a small business owner, this episode is your shortcut to mastering the HR puzzle. Tune in and levelup your hiring process!
We also spill the beans on crafting standout job descriptions and where to post them. Plus, we share tips for conducting winning interviews and writing irresistible offer letters. 📝
But here's the real kicker: find out how aligning your company's mission with your recruitment and retention strategies can be a game-changer. 🎯
If you're a small business owner, this episode is your shortcut to mastering the HR puzzle. Tune in and levelup your hiring process!
- Discover the pivotal role of HR in your business and how to navigate HR issues as a small business owner
- Learn best practices for crafting transparent job descriptions
- Best places to use when posting your open positions
- How to conduct a great interview
- Unpack how to harness your company's mission for recruitment and retention
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Reach out! Send your feedback and comments. What would you like to hear about on this podcast? Email me at ridingtandem@thetandemworks.com
Unpacking this episode min-by-min
00:07:56 - Understanding HR,
00:11:27 - Key HR Milestones,
00:13:07 - Resources for HR Compliance,
00:14:56 - Importance of Planning,
00:15:01 - The Importance of Networking and Resources,
00:19:56 - Job Creation and Essential Functions,
00:22:00 - Compensation and Market Analysis,
00:24:21 - Honesty in Job Descriptions and Interviews,
00:26:12 - Finding Reliable Compensation Sources,
00:28:54 - Importance of Job Descriptions,
00:30:25 - Posting and Interviewing Tips,
00:32:29 - Using Personal Connections,
00:34:00 - Utilizing External Resources,
00:36:30 - Leveraging Mission and Core Values,
00:42:46 - Writing a New Position Description,
00:47:55 - Embracing Chat GPTsas a Tool for Job Descriptions,
00:49:18 - Interviewing Tips and Challenges,
00:52:13 - Multiple Interviews and Candidate Experience,
00:54:39 - Hiring the Best Candidate,
00:56:55 - Making Decisions Between Candidates,
00:59:12 - Importance of Multiple Perspectives,
01:01:41 - The Offer Process,
01:05:57 - Hiring Slow, Firing Slow,
01:09:00 - The Importance of Thoughtfulness,
01:10:33 - The Role of HR in Providing Support,
01:11:49 - Rapide Fire Questions
00:07:56 - Understanding HR,
00:11:27 - Key HR Milestones,
00:13:07 - Resources for HR Compliance,
00:14:56 - Importance of Planning,
00:15:01 - The Importance of Networking and Resources,
00:19:56 - Job Creation and Essential Functions,
00:22:00 - Compensation and Market Analysis,
00:24:21 - Honesty in Job Descriptions and Interviews,
00:26:12 - Finding Reliable Compensation Sources,
00:28:54 - Importance of Job Descriptions,
00:30:25 - Posting and Interviewing Tips,
00:32:29 - Using Personal Connections,
00:34:00 - Utilizing External Resources,
00:36:30 - Leveraging Mission and Core Values,
00:42:46 - Writing a New Position Description,
00:47:55 - Embracing Chat GPTsas a Tool for Job Descriptions,
00:49:18 - Interviewing Tips and Challenges,
00:52:13 - Multiple Interviews and Candidate Experience,
00:54:39 - Hiring the Best Candidate,
00:56:55 - Making Decisions Between Candidates,
00:59:12 - Importance of Multiple Perspectives,
01:01:41 - The Offer Process,
01:05:57 - Hiring Slow, Firing Slow,
01:09:00 - The Importance of Thoughtfulness,
01:10:33 - The Role of HR in Providing Support,
01:11:49 - Rapide Fire Questions
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Vivian Kvam:
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/
- Email Vivian - vkvam@thetandemworks.com
Bryn Reed, HRAM President-Elect
Lynn Owen, Vice President of the HRAM Board
Lynn Owen, Vice President of the HRAM Board
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- Website - https://www.hram.org/
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hram-human-resource-association-of-the-midlands/
Tandem Works Team:
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- Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com
FREE RESOURCES
Here are a few resources based on your organization's needs.
Here are a few resources based on your organization's needs.
All organizations must implement the new I9 by November 1, 2023!
Laws based by Organizational Size
- 25 HR Laws & Regulations All Businesses Need to Know by Primepay
- Federal HR Compliance Chart by Think HR
- Rules to Follow on 1 to 100+ Employees Compliance Checklist by ObsidianHR
Additional references
- Understanding the World Of HR Compliance: The Complete Guide by Primepay
- 7 most frequent HR mistakes and how to avoid them by Insperity
- HR Compliance Guide for 2023 by Forbes
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