Human Resources 101

Hiring front-line or support staff often falls into the any-warm-body-will-do category for most managers. As AllBusiness.com points out, having good support staff is critical to an organization’s success. A structure will collapse without the proper support.

AllBusiness.com suggests there are ten things you want to avoid when hiring admin. support staff.

1. Don’t wing it.
2. Don’t skip the screening process.
3. Don’t exclude key personnel from your strategy.
4. Don’t get personal.
5. Don’t hire more than you need.
6. Don’t let enthusiasm for a job replace specific qualifications.
7. Don’t ignore your instincts.
8. Test when necessary.
9. Don’t forget to give people a reason to want to stay.
10. Don’t make an offer until you’re ready.

Read the entire article: Ten Things to Avoid When Hiring Administrative Support Staff | AllBusiness.com