If you could sit down with a human resources professional, what would you ask them?
This episode is your opportunity to spend 30 minutes with your HR representative. Deliece Knights-Barnett is here to teach you everything you need to know about hiring and managing employees professionally and efficiently. She’s covering how to prepare for a new hire, when to hire a contractor vs. an employee, what to do when things go wrong, and more.
If you’re getting ready to make a hire, now is the perfect time for you to listen to this episode. Tune in to get your HR questions answered.
Deliece Knights-Barnett founded Dhalia Events, a wedding planning and production company based in the Hudson Valley, New York. Deliece and her co-founder Melissa specialize in private estate celebrations across the tri-state region and destination celebrations in the Caribbean and Italy.
In addition to her event production work, Deliece works as a vice president of HR for a half-billion-dollar company in the creative side of the consumer packaged goods industry. She has experience and a keen interest in promoting inclusivity and developing positive cultures across cultures.
Topics We’re Covering in This Episode:
- Tips and tricks to know when it’s time to hire someone
- Steps to follow if you’re thinking about hiring a new employee
- How to prepare to bring someone on
- The difference between an employee and a contractor
- How to ask the best interview questions
- State requirements you need to comply with when you start hiring
- What to do if things are going wrong with your new hire
As an entrepreneur, you have likely never received formal human resource training—you’re not alone in that! I asked Deliece to join me for this episode because I know so much valuable information can help you run your business more smoothly and efficiently, starting with the hiring process.
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