Hiring in the cleaning industry can be maddening. After reading what seems like a million applications and doing hundreds of interviews, you finally decide to hire one of those applicants. Whether you’re settling for an “alright” applicant or one that you think is going to be a superstar there is always the oppressive fear that they won’t stay. You spend the first day, week, month just waiting for the no-call no show or for them to walk off the job. It comes with the territory.
But just because this is a risk we take when hiring a new janitor or maid, it doesn’t have to catch you off guard. There are very clear signs that just scream for you to not get to attached to that new janitor or maid that you just hired. Once you’re able to identify the signs that a new janitor or maid isn’t going to be around long and will probably quit, you can proactively react or make adjustments in your business so that you’re not short staffed and stressed out.
THE WARNING SIGNS
New hires give tell-tell clues of that reveal when they are on the verge of not returning to work. Tuning into the signs they give will give you the added advantage of being proactive, confronting the risk head on and making plan so that your business goes on without a hitch when a new hire decides not to come back. Want to know what those signs are? Here ya go:
They have a bad attitude.
Typically people are happy to start a new job. But the new hire that shows up to work on the first day with the stank face, be aware. Things will probably go down hill pretty quickly from here.
They didn’t follow your first day of work instructions.
You said no shorts or leggings. They show up in booty shorts. This is a total red flag that they will not respect your work rules and are insist on doing things their own way. Ideally, you’ll want to see a new hire complying with rules and guidelines early on. It’s an indication that they are serious about employment and want to make a good first impression. It’s also very revealing about their ability to follow rules.
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We often have high hopes for new employees. Perhaps you’ve been interviewing for what seems like forever and finally found someone decent to hire. Or maybe you’ve been so short staffed for so long that you can barely wait until they get started and are ready to work like they have been on board for years. But what happens when that initial of glee of finally having some much needed help, turns into frustration, disappointment or both because that employee you had such high hopes for just isn’t cutting it? Oh my goodness, I’ve been there. From the new hire that just can’t seem to catch on to the one where it seems like they will never meet your production standards, it’s a challenging experience. So what’s a small business owner to do? Well, this post has your action plan.
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 How to post jobs on Facebook. Your business Facebook page just got more valuable. In addition being a critical marketing and engagement tool for businesses of all sizes, the social media giant is helping you recruit employees too. Chances are pretty good that you've posted available job opportunities on your Facebook business page already. But now Facebook has a tool specifically designed to accept applications where potential applicants spend a huge portion of their time anyway. They can apply for a job without even leaving the Facebook app. This new capability can really help small businesses ramp up their recruiting game. By getting to talent where they are anyway you'll increase exposure of available job opportunities. Plus, posting jobs to Facebook is far more economical than posting to major job boards. With the lovely price tag of free for just posting you can't loose. If you have even a small budget, there is also the opportunity to use demographic information to target your job posting to the people who are most likely to be interested in your job. You can't do that with other major job boards. Don't miss out on the recruiting power potential that Facebook can have for your small business because of technical barriers. Anyone can post a job to Facebook. I created this simple tutorial to guide you through the steps. In this tutorial you'll have free access to:
Are you ready to learn how to use this new tool in your small business? The next section starts the tutorial. You'll find step by step instructions plus screen shots of what you'll see when going through the process. It might be a good idea to print this page or saving as a pin on Pintrest for future reference. Alright let's get started.
 Summer internship season is right around the corner! I couldn't be more excited. I absolutely love hosting interns over the summer. Of course, it's a great opportunity to give back through mentoring the next generation of our workforce, but honestly it's a chance for me to cross some things off my project to-do list. I mean, hey we all win right? For sure. The students get some hands on experience and I get to have super productive summer while building my business. Love it. However, if this is your first time hosting an internship program or maybe you're just think about having one, you may be feeling more nervous and overwhelmed than anything. Where do you actually start? That's why I put together this brand new video series. I don't want you to get discouraged or paralyzed by overwhelm, so in these videos you'll find helpful tips to get your summer internship program off to a great start. I'm also hosting a webinar on Sunday March 26th at 6pm (EST) Leveraging the Power of Internship Programs. In this workshop I'll share with you how internships can work in any business. You'll learn some practical and strategic ways that you can incorporate an internship program in to your business. This workshop is free and perfect for business owners that are curious about how an intern can help grow their business. You can sign up for free here. I hope to see you in the workshop. But until then, let's get on to the first video of the series. Video One:How to Avoid the Most Common Mistake Businesses Make with Internship ProgramsI've worked with many businesses of all sizes to create internship programs. I noticed that despite the differences in the business, just about all of them made the same mistake. I don't want you to make that mistake as you're starting out with your internship program. And you won'd if you heed the advise in this lesson. In this video I share with you the number mistake that's made with internship programs and how you can avoid it like a pro. Your Interns are Waiting......Ready to launch your summer internship program and have the most productive summer ever? I've made it super easy for you to plan a worry-free internship program that will take your small business to the next level. In the Internship 16 workbook I walk you through step-by-step in planning your program. You can can go from zero to internship program in as little as sixteen days. Grab your workbook and I'll be there every step of the way giving you expert guidance and tips. Internship16 Workbook
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In this 53 page workbook, you will find all the expert advice, worksheets and tools you need to go from zero to internship program in practical easy to follow steps. Even if you've never had an intern and have no idea where to start, you can create an internship program for your small business.
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