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People and evaluations
Hiring, onboarding, one to ones, reviews and surveys, done fairly and kept simple for small teams.
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People and evaluations6 min read
Do you need an applicant tracking system? Options for small teams
Applicant tracking system for small business: when a spreadsheet is enough, what free plans really give you, and a hiring process that stays fair and tidy.
People and evaluations6 min read
Payroll for a small business, step by step
Payroll for small business made plain: what to collect, how a pay run works from gross to net, the checks that catch mistakes and how to keep records.
People and evaluations6 min read
How to write an employee warning letter fairly
How to write an employee warning letter that is fair and clear: what to include, how to word it, the steps before and after, and what to avoid.
People and evaluations5 min read
How to run a performance review people trust
A practical way to run fair, useful performance reviews in a small team: what to ask, how to collect it, how to talk about it and what to do afterwards.
People and evaluations5 min read
Anonymous team surveys that get honest answers
How to design, send and act on an anonymous survey so people tell the truth: good questions, real anonymity, small team traps and what to do with results.
People and evaluations5 min read
Handle a performance problem fairly and early
How to handle a performance problem with an employee kindly and clearly: find the cause, agree support, keep records and decide next steps fairly.
People and evaluations5 min read
Onboard a new hire in the first 30 days
A week by week plan to welcome a new hire in a small company: before day one, the first week, goals, check ins and a survey at day thirty.
People and evaluations5 min read
Run one to ones that people value
A simple structure for a regular one to one meeting between a manager and a team member: how often, what to ask, how to listen and how to follow up.
People and evaluations5 min read
Write a job offer letter that gets a yes
How to write a job offer letter that gets a yes: what it contains, how to word it warmly, what to settle first, and how to handle questions and negotiation.