
What to think about as you plan you first hire
If you are an early stage startup company or a small to medium sized business, the temptation to prioritize speed over quality can be quite strong, especially when you see your growing workload, decreased productivity, which can quickly turn into decrease in revenue. At the same time, I have never seen a hasty decision result in long-term success. To save you some time, I came up with a simple flowchart to diagnose whether you are ready for a full-time permanent hire. If yo