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MY BUSINESS , INC.

Because a small business has only a few employees, each employee is very
important to the success of the company. When you begin to hire employ-
ees for your business, you will need procedures designed to hire excellent
employees. You will also need to develop effective human resources poli-
cies and procedures that will encourage employees to be productive and
help you keep them working for you.

DATA COLLECTION
1. Review the employment ads in your local newspaper for several
days. Identify ads for employment in small service businesses. Study
the qualifications required and descriptions of duties listed.
2. Interview the owner of a small business. Discuss each of the human
resources activities described in lesson 23-1. Identify the problems
the business has in managing human resources. Ask the owner if
substance abuse among employees is a problem, and how he or she
deals with the problem.
3. Investigate Internet resources for checking the backgrounds of job
applicants for criminal records. Write down your thoughts about
doing these kinds of checks.
4. Obtain and study the security policies of two local businesses. Then
write a policy statement to help provide security for your employees.
5. Search the Internet to identify recommendations on benefit plans for
small businesses. Sites such as the Small Business Administration
and the Department of Labor are excellent starting points for your
research.

ANALYSIS
1. Develop a job description and job specifications for an employee
you would hire. Then write the copy for a newspaper or Internet
advertisement you would use to recruit potential employees.
2. Develop a specific set of procedures for hiring and orienting new
employees. Include a statement of nondiscrimination in hiring that
complies with applicable laws.
3. Develop a specific set of procedures for promoting, laying off, and
discharging employees.

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