Hiring 101 with Jackie Koch, Founder of People Principles

I'm joined by hiring expert Jackie Koch to talk all things building out your team, developing your leadership skills, and some of the not-so-fun (but very necessary) parts of taking on employees. Jackie has over 15 years of experience in the recruiting and hiring world, and she currently works with VC-funded startups and digital solopreneurs who are looking to hire.    Jackie breaks down the difference between contractors and employees and provides examples of when it's better to hire one over the other. She shares her expertise for determining when it's the right time to hire and how to narrow down what kind of seat you need to fill in your business. Jackie also has some amazing tips on how to craft the perfect job description and create a seamless hiring process. Plus, she gets real about how to handle uncomfortable conversations around poor performance, firing, and/or laying off an employee.    In this episode we talk about: Common misconceptions about what a W2 employee is  Why bringing on an assistant isn't always the best first hire  Simple ways to dial in on your SOPs Tips for ensuring that your job description stands out to the right person Creative ways to weave your employer brand into your marketing The importance of having regular one-on-one meetings and touch points with your employees    Resources mentioned:  Toggl  The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz   Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott   The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhuo    Harvard Business Review   Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute     If you loved today's episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   We're going to select one podcast reviewer to get a FREE VIP ticket, flight, hotel stay, and a $250 gift card the moment that we cross the 500 reviews mark! Take a screenshot of your amazing review that you left us on Apple Podcasts, post it to your Instagram story, and tag @powerhouse_women for a chance to win!    Click HERE to get your tickets for the Powerhouse Women 2022 event!    Click HERE to check out the Powerhouse Women Behind The Success Stories!    Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH JACKIE  Sign up for the Hiring School course: peopleprinciples.com/hiring-school-the-course  Follow People Principles on Instagram: @peopleprinciples Follow People Principles on TikTok: @peopleprinciples Visit the People Principles website: peopleprinciples.co Listen to Hiring School    CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: www.powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity