111: Overcoming Hiring Anxiety with Ashley Cox

You’re working day in and day out and are craving another set of hands to help – but the idea of hiring someone terrifies you.

Do you hire a contractor?
Do you hire an employee?

What the hell is the difference?

Your first hire can be scary as hell and there are some common mistakes that small business owners make. 

Today, we’re talking with hiring expert, Ashley Cox, about overcoming hiring anxiety and some things you can put in place to set yourself (and your future team) up for success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What human resource is? 
  • Why women often hire the wrong person
  • The difference between hiring a contractor and hiring an employee
  • Key elements to have before hiring

Ashley is the Founder and CEO of SproutHR, a boutique firm that helps women-owned businesses hire and lead thriving teams with smart and simple strategies.

 Ashley is also the author of Transform Your Stories, where she helps women overcome the stories that are holding them back so they can become confident and courageous leaders who impact the world.

 

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Head on over to LauraAura.com to find out more about The BrandstarterTM Course, Brand Reviews, Powerback Sessions, and the freshly launched PowerbackTM Course. 

 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

 “We are people coming to work, we are not just robots.”

“We’ve got to have a measure of understanding of our role in our team’s success.”

“Planning is such a key part of making the best first right hire.”

“We do not have to build businesses that overwhelm us.”

CONNECT WITH ASHLEY COX

Facebook: @sprouthr.co

Instagram: @sprouthr.co 

LinkedIn: @ashleyncox

Website: https://www.sprouthr.co/

 

CONNECT WITH LAURAAURA

Instagram: @thatlauraaura

Facebook: @thatlauraaura

Twitter: @thatlauraaura

Website: LauraAura.com

 

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