RISK AND REWARD: HIRING NEW EMPLOYEES FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS. WHY FLEXIBLE WORKERS ARE FAVORED BY SMALL BUSINESSES FOCUS ON RUNNING THE BUSINESS Should you spend time on HR activities when the business needs you elsewhere? Delegate! Let Elwood absorb the countless hours and extra dollars associated with everything from selecting the right hiring strategies and scheduling interviews to record keeping, taxes, compliance issues, payroll, and more.
OBTAIN GREATER RECRUITING REACH Why start your search from scratch when Elwood has an established recruiting network? Elwood’s recruiters comb the local market each day for talent, calling referrals and forming relationships with both active and passive job seekers. This means we know where and how to look for talent—from entry level to highly experienced.
REMOVE HIRING RISK Your business is growing, but you question if now is the right time to hire. What if business slows? What if the new hire doesn’t work out? Partnering with Elwood takes the pressure off of and the guesswork out of hiring decisions. Increase or decrease staff according to business demands, avoid additional unemployment costs, and only hire the best of the best onto your payroll.
COMPETE AGAINST THE BIG GUYS When it comes to benefits, it’s tough to compete against large employers with greater buying power and budgets. With Elwood, you can level the playing field. Our benefits package offers everything from paid holidays and health, vision, and dental insurance to Rx coverage and exclusive discounts and rewards.
REDUCE THE COST OF HIRING AND TURNOVER The upfront costs of hiring are prohibitive for many small businesses, and the costs related to turnover are even greater. Your time is valuable—let Elwood take on these burdens while you remain agile and avoid drains on productivity and morale.
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS IN HIRING
Job board post: 1.5 hours
MAINTAIN HIRING CONTROL Does relinquishing control of any aspect of your business worry you? With Elwood, you can rest your fears—you’re still the boss, and you determine your level of involvement. We keep you updated with critical details every step of the way, and every placement is guaranteed. If one of our employees does not meet your expectations, we will work with you to find a suitable replacement.
First round interviews: 6.5 hours
Final interviews: 3 hours
The average small business owner spends a minimum of 23 hours hiring a single employee. HOURS
Reviewing applicants: 2.5 hours
Final interview prep: 1.5 hours
Wrapping up, testing, screening, & hiring: 8 hours
NO MATTER HOW EXPERIENCED YOU ARE, HIRING IS A COSTLY ENDEAVOR.
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THE COST OF HIRING IS MORE THAN A SALARY OR WAGES.
Advertising costs Job board access fees Assessments Health benefits Perks Paid time off Payroll administration Payroll taxes Unemployment Workers’ compensation Your time
(background checks, drug screens, etc.)
(recruiting, screening, interviewing, etc.)
WHY NOT PASS HIRING RESPONSIBILITIES TO ELWOOD?
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