Access: Online Learning
Scheduled online learning to ensure your startup is ready to scale.
Part 1: Finding and Hiring the Right Person
1.1 Hiring v ContractingKnow the difference between W-2 & 1099.
Learning Goals:
- Knowing when you hire each
- Setting up a 1099 contractor – overview of T&Cs
- The 3 “Non-” documents to have for everyone
Deliverables:
- 1099 v w-2 assessment
- Organizational plan
1.2 You get what you pay forMake a compelling offer of employment
Learning Goals:
- Base pay, bonuses and other pay programs
- Non-cash incentives and perquisites
- Market positioning v internal equity
Deliverables:
- Templated offer letter
- Salary budget sheet
- Benefits for your firm
1.3 Payroll systems and PEOsSelect the right payroll provider
Learning Goals:
- Identifying the right payroll provider for you
- Overview of PEOs and what they do
- Insurance: worker’s compensation, EPL, E&O, etc.
Deliverables:
- Payroll requirements
- Short list of providers
- Key questions
1.4 Posting your jobDefine what you need done, by who and how often
Learning Goals:
- How to plan and schedule work, chunking time, etc
- Delegation and designing jobs
- Writing a well-written Job Description.
Deliverables:
- Your job description
- Additional job or activity descriptions
1.5 Finding your peopleSelect the right candidates for your company
Learning Goals:
- Job postings and career pages
- Screening out for skills and screening in for behaviors
- Behavioral interviewing and compliance
- A note on assessments.
Deliverables:
- Live job posting
- Interviewed candidates
Part 2: Setting up for Success
2.1 OnboardingManage your new hire’s first 90 days.
Learning Goals:
- Setting goals & tying onboarding to culture
- Key check in and decision points
- Getting ready for Day 1
Deliverables:
- 30/60/90 day onboarding plan
- new hire checklist
2.2 Policies and proceduresWhat you need when
Learning Goals:
- Key components of the employee handbook
- What to do when things go wrong
Deliverables:
- List of policies
- Handbook framework
2.3 PerformanceCoach your people to bring their best
Learning Goals:
- Performance Development v appraisal
- Leveraging Strengths
- Giving and receiving feedback effectively
Deliverables:
- Performance review template
2.4 Culture and ValuesDefine the behaviors that build your culture
Learning Goals:
- Define and describe meaningful core values
- Effective and productive organizational culture
- When you might need a culture detox
Deliverables:
- Brainstorming your core values exercise template
2.5 Meeting rhythmsSetting rhythms that support your work planning
Learning Goals:
- Key attributes of an effective meeting
- Ideal rhythms for a small business
- Managing remote teams
Deliverables:
- Meeting schedule for your team
