{"id":26016,"date":"2024-04-23T20:14:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T03:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/?p=26016"},"modified":"2024-04-23T20:15:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T03:15:52","slug":"26016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/6-things-you-need-to-do-before-hiring-your-first-employee\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Need to Do Before Hiring Your First Employee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hiring your first employee is pretty exciting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0an indicator that you are serious about your business and that your company is doing well enough to be able to pay for some extra help. But\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0not all fun and games; if you want to get it right, there are some\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">important<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0things you need to do firs<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">t\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Get Your Paperwork in Order<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">things first<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">let&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0talk about the least exciting part of hiring: paperwork. Before you can welcome your new team member,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0need to apply for an Employee Identification Number\u00a0&#8211; find out\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs-taxid-number.com\/obtain-tax-id\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-an-ein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how much\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">does<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0it cost<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to get an\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ein<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0number<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0here.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Think of it as your\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">business\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Social Security number\u2014essential for all sorts of fun things like taxes, opening bank accounts, and proving to the government\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">yes,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0you are indeed a legitimate\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/category\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">business<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and not just a teenager trying to make a quick buck.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Write a Killer Job Description<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, onto a slightly more fun part of the process:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wright.edu\/human-resources\/writing-an-effective-job-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crafting a job description<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that is more attractive than Brad Pitt at his best! If you want to ensure that you have your pick of the best possible candidates, then you need to create a job description that is as clear as possible about the skills you are looking for, but you need to make it fun by adding some personality\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">too<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. That way, it will catch the eyes of all the right people and help you find an employee who is the perfect cultural fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Understand Your Legal Obligations<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Becoming an employer means\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0not just responsible for your\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">own<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0livelihood anymore, but someone\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">else\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">too<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0means understanding your legal obligations, from fair hiring practices to proper employee classification and everything in between.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You\u2019ll<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0need to familiarize yourself with labor laws, which, admittedly, are about as exciting to read as a phone\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">book,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0but just as important.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Set Up Payroll<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unless\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0paying your new employee in compliments<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, setting up a payroll system is crucial<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Decide if\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0be handling it yourself or using a payroll service. Remember,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">with<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0great power comes great responsibility\u2014and potentially a lot of math. Getting this right is crucial unless you want your new hire to consider their paycheck as unpredictable as a plot twist in a bad soap opera.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Plan Your Onboarding<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First impressions count, and not just in speed dating.<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.novabenefits.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-a-smooth-employee-onboarding-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Planning a smooth onboarding process<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is essential to ensure your new\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">employee<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0feel like\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">they\u2019ve<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0just been thrown into the deep end\u2014unless your workplace is a pool,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">then<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that might be appropriate. Have all the necessary tools, accounts, and introductions ready. Show them the\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ropes,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and maybe even where the best coffee is made (or where the emergency chocolate\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is hidden<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6. Cultivate a Welcoming Culture<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, it is always a good idea to\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have a<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">think<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0about the culture you want to cultivate. Your first employee will set the tone for all future hires.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is your chance to build a workplace that values humor, creativity, and maybe a shared love for Friday pizza parties.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After all,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0not just building a team<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">;\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0creating a mini-family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring your first employee is pretty exciting.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0an indicator that you are serious about your business and that your company is doing well enough to be able to pay for some extra help. 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