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Finding Your Unique Fit™: 7 Steps for Small Businesses to Recruit the Right Employees!

Hey there, small business owner! So, you’ve decided it’s time to expand your team and bring in some fresh faces. But recruiting the right employees can feel intimidating. You seek an individual who has the skill set you’re searching for, aligns with your values, and demonstrates commitment beyond the initial week of employment. Fear not, because we’re here to guide you through the process with a dash of humor and a pinch of practicality. 

Just How Critical Is Employee Retention?

Employee retention is a critical concern for small business employers. It refers to the ability to retain employees over time, and it has a significant impact on the success and stability of the company. Small businesses struggle enough with hiring the right people, so it stands to reason that hanging on to them is the best overall recruitment strategy.

Thanks, But No Thanks, LinkedIn

Thanks, But No Thanks, LinkedIn

At Zephyr Connects®, we love simple. Doesn’t everybody? We also really love resources that support employers as they face a tough hiring market. So when we read a headline from…

Employer Commodities

Employees Are Not Commodities

What is a commodity? In the simplest terms, it is a good or raw material that is bought or sold or traded for something else that holds value. The commodity’s…

Women is hammering down the recruiting industry and all its foundations because it's all wrong.

The Recruiting Industry Is A Racket!

Yes, I meant to say that! I have seen first-hand how disconnected the recruiting industry is from the employers and job seekers it serves. In order to understand why I…