How can I find qualified employees?

Two of the greatest challenges for any business are hiring the right people and keeping them. Employees are considered a business' most important asset.

Before beginning your hiring efforts, know what you want. One way to list the skills, experience, and other attributes you are looking for is in categories of:
  • Must have - skills you do not have the time, money or desire to teach but which are absolutely necessary to the job.
  • Should have - sets of skills in which the candidate should have some degree of knowledge or skill.
  • Nice to have - what you'd love to have but can live without.
Basically, the harder it is for you to find the skills you need, the wider the net you must cast. You may choose from local media, the state's employment center, and using the Internet. To get qualified people without having to weed through a pile of applications, be specific about what you say and very selective about where you place the ad. Don't underestimate the value of networking. You may choose to ask your best employees if they know someone who would fit into your organization and might be interested in joining or use your network in the community to find employees.

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How can I get information on managing employees?

The growth of any business is closely tied to the application of good management skills and techniques. Learn all that you can about sound management principles.

The SBA offers basic information on writing job descriptions, developing work plans, and sharpening your leadership skills.

In addition, Collin County Community College Continuing Education and Workforce Development Departments offer affordable certificate and non-credit classes in Human Resource Training and Development, Employment Practices, and Employee Benefits and Incentive Programs. Contact Collins Continuing Education Department at 972-985-3750 or visit www.ccccd.edu/ce.

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What financial responsibilities do I have for employees?

The Department of Labor provides information to employers on how to comply with federal employment laws.

As an employer, you must withhold certain taxes from your employees pay checks. Employment taxes include the following.
  • Federal income tax withholding
  • Social Security and Medicare taxes
  • Federal unemployment tax act (FUTA).
The IRS provides information on your tax responsibilities as an employer. The SBDC offers a Small Business Tax Workshop to help the small business owner understand and fulfill their Federal Tax responsibilities. Workshop topics range from a general overview of taxes to more specific topics such as recordkeeping and retirement plans.

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