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4 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN HIRING EMPLOYEES


BY: HOWARD LEWINTER F


rom the editor: Whether you are hiring employees right now or not (and I know some of you are), a good hiring strategy is one of the most important things you should have. And if you’re seeking work, anticipating how business leaders think about hiring is critical. We have spoken with Howard Lewinter on several occasions and we have found that he listens carefully, thinks strategically, and makes very practical recommendations. If you are grappling with strategic challenges in your business, it could be worth your while to “Talk Business with Howard”!


As a CEO, president or business owner, there was a specific day when you decided you were going into business. You can probably remember that decisive moment well. Maybe it was something you planned. Maybe it was something you received education for. Maybe you just saw the opportunity and grabbed it. Regardless of how the decision came about, it’s probably a day you’ve never looked back and regretted. You committed to be in business for yourself. To show others what you can do by operating a business. Many business decisions have been made along the way but one of the most important decisions is hiring employees who will be on your team. Over the years, your business has evolved. What


you started out thinking and what you started out doing may not be what the reality is for your business today. Tat’s because you were paying attention to the business.


A successful business requires many different elements


to work cohesively together. As I often say to CEOs, presidents and business owners: Practical ideas and creative solutions to make your business flow. One of the most critical components to having


your business flow is hiring employees as your business continues to prosper and grow. Your business may have started with just one person – YOU. But now, it would be impossible to manage everything the business requires. More annual business revenue and more customers means more employees to provide the necessary services to keep business flowing in. As a CEO, president or business owner, one of the


most important actions you can take for the business is: Hire the right people.


24 JULY–AUGUST 2020 WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE Hiring employees includes:


• Taking time to determine what you really need in the business. What gap does this employee fill?


• Defining your company culture. What personality types work best?


• Determining skill sets for each job. • Understanding the process of


interviewing and hiring people in your industry/city/state.


• Knowing how to decide on what the best fit will be when interviewing job candidates.


What you don’t want to do is to just wing it – which many businesspeople do. Tat only results in time, money wasted and potentially the wrong hire which will only impede success and create more stress at your company.


4 QUESTIONS CEOS, PRESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO ASK


THEMSELVES WHEN HIRING EMPLOYEES Here are 4 essential questions CEOs, presidents and business


owners need to ask themselves when hiring employees: 1. What is a potential employee’s attitude? – Always hire for


attitude. Someone can have the perfect resume but what is their attitude? Without the right attitude the resume is near worthless to you and your company. Te wrong attitude can cost your business money and reputation if hired. Look for someone who wants the job for more than just the money. Someone who will truly be motivated to come to work each day, is willing to learn and contribute to


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