21/10/2026
Hiring your first employee is a BIG step for any small business.
But before you start advertising the role, there are a few things worth getting right first:
1️⃣ Get clear on the role
What do you actually need this person to do? What will they be responsible for? And what does good performance look like?
2️⃣ Get the paperwork sorted
Contracts, policies and the HR basics might not be the exciting part, but getting them right from day one can save a lot of headaches later.
3️⃣ Have a plan for managing them
Who’s onboarding them? How will you set expectations, give feedback and deal with issues if they come up?
Your first hire can completely change your business — so make sure the foundations are there before they walk through the door. 💜
Let’s make HR feel simple.