Are you struggling to staff your small business? Do your job descriptions combine two or three roles to try to meet many needs with one hire?
If you're tired of searching for purple unicorns (ideal candidates with a rare combination of skills), there is another way to meet staffing needs on a limited budget: Hire employees for core tasks and supplement by freelance specialists.
Join Emma Marriot, Small Business HR expert, and Sandra Reimer, Marketing Matchmaker, for an interactive presentation about blended workforces of staff and contractors. Followed by Q&A.
By the end of this session, you will understand:
How employing a mix of staff and contractors is a credible alternative to hiring purple unicorns
When to hire freelancers and when to hire employees and the benefits of each.
The differences between employees and contractors under Canadian law
How to prepare staff and contractors for effective collaboration to achieve your business goals with excellence.
Emma Marriot founded Iris HR in 2022 to address the challenges small businesses face in managing HR functions efficiently. With a Bachelor of Management degree specializing in Human Resources from Western University and a Certified Human Resources Leader Designation through HRPA Ontario, Emma brings over a decade of experience. Iris HR's tailored solutions empower small business owners to navigate complex challenges with confidence and foster growth within their organizations.
Sandra Reimer connects business owners with skilled Canadian freelancers to accelerate their success by outsourcing marketing and administration. Through her business, CoLabourNation, Sandra supplies curated freelance talent to founders at Boundless Accelerator and Innovate Niagara. She also co-organizes Communitech’s Future of Work & Learning Peer 2 Peer Group. For 20 years, Sandra helped world-changers tell their stories as a freelance communication strategist.
Register now for practical strategies and actionable steps toward your startup's success!