19. Hiring an Intern Is Not a Quick Fix | Creating an Impactful Internship Program for Your Organization

If we had a dollar for every time we heard someone say “we’ll just hire an intern to do that,” we’d be living on the beaches of Tahiti right now. So many people see interns as unpaid (or cheap) laborers that will solve all the problems in their business. In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the myths about interns, what an intern can and can’t do in your organization, and how to build an internship program full of the impact and integrity we know you want to keep at the forefront of your business. Links mentioned: Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act Some key takeaways from this episode include: Why unpaid interns are counterproductive The actual requirements to have an intern When it makes sense to have an intern vs. a part-time employee How to set clear (and reasonable!) expectations for your interns Ensuring your work needs meet your intern’s work requirements Creating an internship program with responsibility and integrity You started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership. Connect with Us: Website Silverback Ventures LinkedIn Scott Woods LinkedIn Steff Thomas LinkedIn YouTube