5. Don’t use young people, they are too much trouble
The wrong young people are too much trouble, just as the wrong people of any age can be. Avoid stereotyping someone simply because of their age. Yes, they will require a bit more guidance on the unwritten rules of work but think of the upside. You have the opportunity to train them to your requirements, rather than having to retrain a more experienced person who may have developed bad habits in past jobs.
6. You can’t compete with larger organisations for the real talent
There are just as many advantages and disadvantages working for a large corporation as there are working for a small business. Many people are making a calculated decision to regain their work/life balance, to find employment in their local community and feel they are contributing something rather than simply making money for a faceless conglomerate.
Good people are looking for good employers so if you can become one it doesn’t matter how big or small you are.
7. If you pay people enough money the rest doesn’t matter
Oh yes it does. There has been study after study to prove that, after a certain point, money ceases to motivate people. They need something else, something less tangible to keep them working at their best, to get them caring about what they do and how they do it. In fact, one of the most valuable rewards is flexible working conditions for parents and non-parents. This is something that small businesses are ideally placed to offer.
Are you guilty?
So, how many of these staffing myths have you been guilty of believing? How far up the wrong path have those beliefs taken you? If you want to get back on the path to an engaged workforce then start by examining the way you think and then developing some new beliefs. Before you know it you will be on the right track for staffing success.
