{"id":113854,"date":"2023-09-27T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T15:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=113854"},"modified":"2023-10-03T11:08:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:08:18","slug":"how-to-hire-new-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-new-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire New Employees (+ Training Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Where do you find prospective candidates for a position on your team? What&#8217;s the process of hiring new employees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a strong and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/effective-team\/\">effective team<\/a>, you must hire the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hiring-the-right-people\/\">right people<\/a> and train them to succeed in their roles. Bad hiring decisions can cost you time and money while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/right-person-for-the-right-job\/\">hiring the right person<\/a> can add immense value to your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at some tips for identifying, selecting, and training the right candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identify-and-interview-prospective-employees\">Identify and Interview Prospective Employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hiring-plan-2\/\">how to hire<\/a> new employees is finding them in the first place. To attract the right candidates, write a clear and effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/job-role-vs-job-description\/\">job description<\/a>. In <em>The First-Time Manager<\/em>, Jim McCormick suggests that it cover three types of requirements: First, specify the knowledge and technical skills required for the job. Second, explain the behavioral qualities you\u2019re looking for, such as being punctual. Third, lay out interpersonal requirements important for the job, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/receiving-feedback\/\">accepting feedback<\/a> positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Some experts advise against listing a specific set of skills and behavioral qualities, arguing that this can limit your applicant pool and exclude <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/05\/why-you-should-invest-in-unconventional-talent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people with diverse backgrounds and experiences<\/a> who could bring great value to your organization. When writing your requirements, ask yourself whether each one is really necessary for the role to avoid narrowing down your options unnecessarily.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have prospective candidates to interview, McCormicks recommends you prioritize attitude over qualifications. He argues that an employee with a good attitude is more valuable than a better-qualified employee with a bad attitude. When interviewing your candidate, ask questions assessing attitude\u2014for example, \u201cWhat\u2019s your ideal workday like?\u201d Specifically, you should look for traits like commitment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/sound-judgment\/\">good judgment<\/a> as opposed to interest in social activities or holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-infinite-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Infinite Game<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/simon-sinek-biography\/\">Simon Sinek<\/a> describes how many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/building-an-effective-team-2\/\">effective teams<\/a> adopt the attitude-first approach to recruiting that McCormick suggests. For instance, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-infinite-game\/guideline-2#balance-performance-with-trust\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Navy SEALS<\/a> prioritize candidates who have good attitudes and can work well with the team over those with bad attitudes, even if they\u2019re better performers. This is because team members with good attitudes will enhance the rest of the team\u2019s performance while those who are difficult to work with will undermine the team\u2019s efforts. Therefore, if the candidates you\u2019re choosing between have all met a minimum standard of skill and competence, you should hire based on attitude to build a team capable of collaborating and achieving higher-level results.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-train-new-hires\">Train New Hires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected a candidate, the next step is to train them to perform well in their role. McCormick suggests you <strong>find a good trainer<\/strong> to effectively train new hires. This should be someone who can clearly explain each responsibility and break down the job into smaller pieces so that the new hire doesn\u2019t get overwhelmed. McCormick cautions against assigning a person who\u2019s leaving or was recently fired from the role to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-train-new-employees\/\">train new employees<\/a> because they won\u2019t provide quality training. Once you have a trainer in mind, meet with them and discuss a training plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, spend the first day helping the new hire familiarize themselves with their new work environment. Take this time to <strong>clearly communicate your expectations<\/strong>\u2014for instance, that you value attitude and continuous improvement. Provide them with support so that they can meet your standards and don\u2019t expect perfection from them\u2014this will prevent them from feeling overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tips for Effective Training<\/strong><br><br>According to former Intel CEO Andrew Grove in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/high-output-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>High Output Management<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em> there are three elements to effective employee training: It must be consistent and regularly scheduled (as opposed to being a one-time workshop), tailored to the company\u2019s practices, and be led by an authority figure. Ideally, Grove recommends you train your subordinates yourself. However, if you lack the time or knowledge to explain the job responsibilities well, it may be helpful to find a trainer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/create-a-plan\/\">create a plan<\/a> that satisfies those three factors.<br><br>When communicating expectations, other experts recommend you also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/how-set-expectations-new-employees-cameron-herold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ask <em>employees <\/em>what they expect from <em>you<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>so they can succeed in their role. This allows you to give them the support they need and help them avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/getting-overwhelmed\/\">getting overwhelmed<\/a>. One way you can help is by providing examples of good work done by other employees. This gives your new hire a clear idea of what you\u2019re looking for. Having examples of good work to reference could also help you avoid having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/impossible-expectations\/\">unrealistic expectations<\/a>. Clear expectations not only enable people to perform tasks well, but also make them feel more motivated and prepared to do their job.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where do you find prospective candidates for a position on your team? What&#8217;s the process of hiring new employees? To build a strong and effective team, you must hire the right people and train them to succeed in their roles. Bad hiring decisions can cost you time and money while hiring the right person can add immense value to your team. 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