Workshop: Planning to Recruit & Hire New Employees

We’ve all been hearing about the hiring shortages on the news. It’s tough to find employees right now. But you don’t want just any employee—you want great employees. This three-hour class will talk you through recruiting, so you have a pool of qualified candidates to select from, and then, through the steps of hiring. When you hire a new employee, you want to set both themselves and your business up for success, so we’ll also cover how to get them started on the right foot.

Bring all your questions, because there will be time for a Q&A session. Each participant will get a workbook to use during class, and everyone will leave with a toolkit of resources, including templates, worksheets, and helpful links.

What To Expect:

Participants will be able to speak and interact with the instructor and others in a live, in-person session. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end, but we also have plenty of group discussions planned during the session as well. There will be two ten-minute breaks to allow for checking your email, grabbing a cup of coffee, etc.

Course Materials:

• All participants will receive a follow-along workbook to take notes, follow instructions, and complete exercises during the session.

• Presentation slides and exercises will be provided to all participants.

• Participants will also get a free toolkit - a collection of templates, forms, worksheets, and other resources that will be made available at the end of the class.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request - including translation and interpretation services. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819. The City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing through Relay Texas 7-1-1.

Who Should Attend?

• Small Business Owners & Nonprofit Directors
• Founders and Hiring Managers
• Anyone new to the process of recruiting new employees
• Anyone struggling to find and hire workers with the right skills
• Both new and established organizations are welcome

Map to City of Austin Small Business Division, 5202 E. Ben White, Suite 400