Hiring guides for hourly jobs
Free guides for employers hiring hourly and shift workers: job posting templates, interview questions, onboarding, seasonal hiring, interview no-shows and no call no show policies.
Employee referral program for hourly jobs (with a template)
How to set up an employee referral program for hourly and shift workers: who can refer, which roles count, what the reward is and when it pays out, how to make referring easy, how to keep it fair, how to track it, and a copyable referral program policy.
Read the guideHow to hire hourly workers who actually show up
How to hire hourly workers: write a clear job post with the pay range, screen quickly, reply fast, confirm the first shift, and build a bench of people who show up.
Read the guideHow to hire seasonal employees for your busy season
How to hire seasonal employees: plan headcount early, post with pay and dates, screen for availability, onboard fast, confirm every first shift and keep a bench for next season.
Read the guideHow to reduce interview no-shows for hourly jobs
How to reduce interview no-shows when hiring hourly workers: interview fast, let candidates pick the time, send the details in writing, remind and confirm, keep interviews short and have a backup list ready.
Read the guideInterview questions for hourly employees (and what to listen for)
The best interview questions for hourly employees in restaurants, retail, warehouses, events and other shift work: availability, reliability, customer service, teamwork and the job itself, plus what to listen for and which questions to leave out.
Read the guideJob posting template for hourly jobs (copy and fill in)
A free job posting template for hourly and shift jobs: the title, pay range, schedule, location, duties, requirements and how to apply, with a filled-in example, wording to avoid and a checklist before you post.
Read the guideOnboarding checklist for new hires in hourly jobs
A free onboarding checklist for new hires in restaurants, retail, warehouses, events and other shift work: what to send before day one, what to cover on the first shift, the first week and the first month, plus how to keep new hourly employees coming back.
Read the guideNo call no show policy for hourly employees (with a template)
How to write a no call no show policy for hourly and shift workers: what counts as a no call no show, how and when to call out, what happens after one, two or three, how to apply it fairly, and a copyable policy template.
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