1. Getting it Right the First Time: Selecting and Hiring the Right Staff for your Practice

2. Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Presentation from Melissa Magder 3. Q&A
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Agenda
1. Introduction
2. Presentation from Melissa Magder
3. Q&A

3. 6 Steps to a Successful Hire
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6 Steps to a Successful Hire
Define the job
Identify the skills and attributes
Create the posting and advertise
Screen resumes
Interview candidates
Check references

4. 6 Steps to a Successful Hire
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6 Steps to a Successful Hire
1. Define the job Understand the need What are the reasons for hiring? Determine essential responsibilities Contractor or employee? 2. Identify skills and attributes What are the qualities and skills required to perform? Hard skills, soft skills or both? “Fit”

5. 6 Steps to a Successful Hire
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6 Steps to a Successful Hire
3. Create posting and advertise What to include Where to post 4. Screen resumes Things to look for Flags Yes/No/Maybe Importance of a phone call

6. 6 Steps to a Successful Hire
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6 Steps to a Successful Hire
5. Interview candidates
Telephone
Face to face
Style: conversational, behavioural
Questions to ask
4. Check references
Who to ask for
What to ask
*very important (validates or reveals concern)

7. Employment Agreements
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Employment Agreements
Offer letter
When to use/for what positions
What to include
Employer responsibilities
Pros and cons
Independent contractor agreement

8. Negotiations What to negotiate When to negotiate What are the rules?
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Negotiations
What to negotiate
When to negotiate
What are the rules?

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Questions