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A complete guide to hiring staff

There’s a lot to like about hiring help. But the thought probably gives you a few butterflies too. This guide takes you through the basics of recruitment, paperwork, and payroll.

Hiring can be one of the best things about business

Small business owners generally get a kick out of staffing up. We asked what they found exciting or rewarding*:

48%

said creating jobs

* Xero Payroll Survey, 2019

38%

said contributing to the lives of others

32%

said getting time to focus on the big picture

...and one of the toughest things about business

More than a third (36%) said that finding the right people is now their biggest struggle (Xero Small Business Insights, May 2018).

Small business guides > How to

A complete guide to hiring staff

Hiring is a big move. From setting a salary, to recruiting, onboarding, and payroll – there’s a lot to get right. Let’s walk through it.

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CHAPTER 1:
The hiring process: how to hire staff

CHAPTER 2:
Make it official – register as an employer

CHAPTER 3:
Write a job description and promote it

CHAPTER 4:
The selection process – from interview to job offer

CHAPTER 5:
Check your employer responsibilities

CHAPTER 6:
Get started with employee forms and onboarding

CHAPTER 7:
Run payroll for your employees

CHAPTER 8:
Manage employee evaluations

CHAPTER 9:
How to grow your team after the first few hires

CHAPTER 10:
Where to next? Tools and guides by Xero

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Your guide to recruiting, registering, managing, and paying employees. Start building your dream team.

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This guide is intended as general information only. Always check with a professional for advice.