211. Hiring + HR Essentials for Startups and Small Businesses

World's Greatest Boss

In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, Jackie Koch breaks down the top HR and hiring essentials every startup and small business needs to succeed. From compliance must-haves to crafting the perfect hiring process, Jackie shares a step-by-step guide to set your team up for long-term success. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, these practical tips will save you time, money, and headaches while helping you build a thriving team and avoid costly mistakes.

Tune in for a roadmap to create a strong HR foundation for your growing business!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• [00:01:23] The shocking gaps in many startups’ HR setups—and why it matters.

• [00:02:22] Step 1: Nail the HR compliance basics to protect your business.

• [00:05:23] Step 2: Build a structured, repeatable hiring process.

• [00:08:10] Step 3: Establish your pay and benefits strategy.

• [00:09:43] Step 4: Create a simple yet effective employee handbook.

• [00:11:19] Step 5: Implement a system for performance management.

• [00:12:52] The peace of mind that comes with proactive HR practices.

Resources Mentioned:

Free Compliance Checklist - a free list of the compliance basics

Hiring & HR Essentials Playbook – A Notion-based guide for deep dives into HR and hiring strategies.

CTA:

📥 Download the Hiring & HR Essentials Playbook for Startups here.

👩‍💻 Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn.

🌐 Explore more resources at People Principles.

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