business.com receives compensation from some of the companies listed on this page. Advertising Disclosure

Home

Hiring

Your ultimate guide to tips, tricks, and best practices for recruiting and onboarding new hires. Get expert advice and actionable solutions.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

Article
Should You Require Contracts as a Freelancer?
By business.com editorial staff | April 01, 2020

Considering freelancing? Here's everything you need to know about freelance contracts.

Article
Would You Hire Someone Who Didn't Go to College?
By business.com editorial staff | March 31, 2020

How crucial is higher education in finding the right talent for your business?

Article
How to Improve Millennial Employee Retention
By business.com editorial staff | March 30, 2020

With so many millennials in the workforce, it's important to understand their needs.

Article
Should You Hire Full-Time or Part-Time Employees?
By Mona Bushnell | March 27, 2020

Learn the pros and cons of hiring full-time employees versus part-time employees.

Article
Background Checks: Can You DIY?
By Skye Schooley | March 12, 2020

Learn what information a personal background check can and cannot reveal about you.

Article
Hiring? Here's Why You Should Send an SMS Blast
By business.com editorial staff | March 12, 2020

Text messages work for marketing, and they can work in your recruitment strategy, too.

Article
The Smart Way to Consider a Candidate’s Social Media
By David Bloom | January 15, 2020

A well-rounded background check includes social media vetting to help small businesses build stronger cultures and protect their brands.

Article
How to Build a Culture That Will Help Your Small Business Grow
By Beth Lebowitz | November 22, 2019

Here are four ways to build a culture that helps your small business grow.

Article
5 Interview Questions to Help You Hire the Best Marketing Candidate
By Kaitlyn Witman | November 18, 2019

Learn how to determine whether a marketing candidate is really qualified for the job.

Article
The Smart Way to Expand Your Business Abroad
By Craig Dempsey | November 07, 2019

Learn how working with a PEO makes it easier for your business to retain staff abroad.

Article
Outsourcing for Small Businesses: Should You Hire a Contractor?
By Dennis O’Keefe | October 20, 2019

Outsourcing, also known as "contracting out," is the act of sending specific tasks and jobs outside your small business to be completed instead of handling them in-house.

Article
11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | September 12, 2019

Getting new employees started off on the right foot is critical for both them and you.

Article
17 Things to Look for When Hiring Freelancers
By Scott Gerber | August 21, 2019

When hiring a freelancer, don't just focus on their technical skills.

Article
How Remote Businesses Can Attract High Quality Job Candidates
By Chris Christoff | July 31, 2019

Remote businesses have even more pressure to high quality employees.

Article
5 Ways To Prepare for a Gen Z Workplace
By Ben Mizes | July 26, 2019

To attract and maintain talent, companies must adapt to meet the needs of Gen Z.

Article
How to Negotiate When Hiring Freelancers
By Bennett Conlin | July 19, 2019

Freelance negotiations should focus on finding a fair agreement.

Article
How Micro-Interns Can Help Your Business
By Henry Goldbeck | July 18, 2019

Micro-internships are project-based workers.

Article
Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Freelancer
By Scott Gerber | May 13, 2019

When considering freelancers, these 12 things should give you pause.

Article
Hiring Freelancers for Your Startup? Consider These Pros and Cons
By Igor Tkach | February 25, 2019

Hiring freelancers can be a huge benefit to your business, but there are risks involved.

Article
Hiring Smart: 10 Do's and Don'ts for Hiring
By Evyatar Sagie | February 04, 2019

The right employees can take your business to heights you never imagined.

Article
3 Strategies to Equip Your Company for the Freelance Revolution
By Peter Johnston | November 27, 2018

The workforce is poised for a dramatic transformation. How prepared is your business?

Article
4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Syed Balkhi | November 12, 2018

Marketing agencies can be great, but an in-house team is ideal if you have the resources.

Article
5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Rudy Mutter | October 25, 2018

The right user experience designer brings some or all of these qualities to the table.

Article
Finding Talented Freelancers: 12 Websites Worth Searching
By Scott Gerber | September 03, 2018

These sites are excellent resources when you're seeking the right person for a project.

Article
Do You Know Where Your Best Hires Are Coming From?
By Chris Lennon | August 08, 2018

Learn the benefits of tracking and then leveraging your best hiring sources.

Article
How to Create Hiring Practices to Tackle the Tech Skills Gap
By Jeff Mazur | August 03, 2018

Your business needs to think creatively to hire the best new tech employees.

Article
11 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Software Development Company
By Dhananjay Goel | June 13, 2018

An idea for an app, website or software product needs a developer to become successful.

Article
Avoiding the Panic Hire: How to Hire Swiftly and Effectively
By Chris Lennon | May 09, 2018

Don't let panic dictate your hiring decisions. Here's how to hire right the first time.