Nurture Small Business

How to Build a Team in a Tight Labor Market

Denise Cagan Season 3 Episode 16

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Leslie Hassler, founder of Your Biz Rules, is back to discuss making the tight labor market and how to make your business attractive to candidates. The business-employee relationship is a two-way street. Learn how to sell your business’s value, culture, and future to potential hires. Tell your business’s story by living and breathing your mission and values. Finally, don’t underestimate the benefit of a strong orientation process. Did you know that most employees that have a new hire orientation go on to stay for more than three years? You can also grab a copy of 7 Steps to a Rockstar Team to propel you on in your recruiting process. 

About Your Host

Denise Cagan has been working with small businesses for 25 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations and nonprofits. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. 

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys working with small business owners who want to create a solid foundation. Her past experience includes 10 years in manufacturing with various awards plus inclusion into Marquis Who’s Who.   

Denise is the CEO of  3 companies: DCA Virtual Business Support, DCA Association Management, and Denise Cagan Business Consulting. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, cooking, and cuddling with her dogs. 

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