Staffing business insurance ensures you have coverage for accidents and injuries, but how can you get the same peace of mind when hiring? The key is knowing what you want before you start looking. That may sound like a no-brainer, but it requires a lot more work than you may think. To ensure you find the right person for the job, follow these tips.
Ask the Right Questions
You’ve probably seen lists of questions designed to identify the traits of a great hire, but you’re better off making your own. Stick to open-ended questions, which allow you to learn more about applicants. Listen carefully, as how candidates answer is just as important as what they say. Sometimes people talk around a question and never give a straightforward answer, which is a red flag that there’s something they don’t want you to know.
Create a Comprehensive Job Listing
Clear communication is essential in the workplace, and that openness should start in the job listing. After all, if you want to find someone right for the job, you must tell applicants what you need from them. You can set clear expectations by including the following information in the listing:
- Weekly hours
- Necessary skills and education
- Job responsibilities
Additionally, be willing to clarify this information if applicants have questions. They’re trying to ascertain if this position is a good fit, just as you are.
Have Realistic Expectations
When you ask how to ensure that you always hire the right candidate, you may hear that asking for your ideal qualifications is the only way. While this isn’t a bad idea, you still need to keep your expectations realistic. Can you ask for a master’s degree for a maintenance position? Yes, you can. Will you get many applicants? Probably not.
Waiting for a qualified candidate is part of the hiring process, but if you set your expectations too high, you’ll never find anyone. Instead, figure out what’s absolutely necessary to do the job well and what’s icing on the cake. As long as an applicant fulfills the first, you can do without the latter.
Vet Potential Hires
If you want to keep your staffing business insurance rates low and ensure the safety of your other employees, you should vet potential hires. Some industries require this step, though many others can benefit even if it’s not mandatory. Backgrounds checks are relatively cheap and can reveal potential red flags. However, keep in mind that a black mark on people’s credit or a legal charge shouldn’t automatically disqualify them. People can change, and by addressing the issue, you may find your potential candidate has learned valuable lessons that can benefit your company.
Understand the Position
Above all, make sure you know what it takes to do the job you’re hiring for. Talk to managers and employees to understand the finer details. You can even include them in the hiring process to ensure the candidate fits well with the current team.
About World Wide Specialty Programs
For the last 50 years, World Wide Specialty Programs has dedicated itself to providing the optimal products and solutions for the staffing industry. As the only insurance firm to be an ASA commercial liability partner, we are committed to that partnership and committed to using our knowledge of the industry to provide staffing firms with the best possible coverage. For more information about Staffing Professional Liability Insurance or any other coverage, we have available to protect your staffing business, give us a call at (877) 256-0468 to speak with one of our representatives.