On the Up and Up Kira La Forgia

Is it time to let an employee go?
Firing an employee isn’t fun, but it’s something that all business owners have to deal with at some point. How do you fire someone the “right” way? I’ve got lots of HR advice for you:
✔️Communicating your expectations
✔️Documenting your feedback and performance evaluations
✔️Deciding when to fire 
✔️Following legal protocols
I’ve also got tips on following up with your team members and finding ways to improve your hiring and training process. Tune in for all the details!
Links mentioned:
Terminating an Under-Performing Employee: https://the-paradigm.com/terminating-the-under-performer/
Involuntary Termination: The HR Do’s & Don’t’s: https://the-paradigm.com/termination/
Set to Scale Employee Termination Checklist: https://settoscale.com/products/employee-termination-checklist

Is it time to let an employee go
Firing an employee isn’t fun, but it’s something that all business owners have to deal with at some point. How do you fire someone the “right” way? I’ve got lots of HR advice for you:
✔️Communicating your expectations
✔️Documenting your feedback and performance evaluations
✔️Deciding when to fire 
✔️Following legal protocols
I’ve also got tips on following up with your team members and finding ways to improve your hiring and training process. Tune in for all the details!
Links mentioned:
Terminating an Under-Performing Employee: https://the-paradigm.com/terminating-the-under-performer/
Involuntary Termination: The HR Do’s & Don’t’s: https://the-paradigm.com/termination/
Set to Scale Employee Termination Checklist: https://settoscale.com/products/employee-termination-checklist

What’s the secret to building a successful company?
That’s what I’m talking about with Steph Weber, CEO of The Weber Co. We chatted about creating a positive company culture, identifying and leaning into your niche, and being a good leader. That’s not all! Our discussion also covered: 
✔️Hiring — and firing — well
✔️Showing up for your team
✔️Pivoting your business
✔️Communicating effectively
Tune in for an honest conversation about our successes, failures, and lessons learned along the way!
Links mentioned:
What’s Really Stopping You From Hiring (& How to Overcome It) https://the-paradigm.com/stoppingyoufromhiring/
Terminating an Under-Performing Employee https://the-paradigm.com/terminating-the-under-performer/
BRANDED! Podcast Episode 105: https://open.spotify.com/episode/722Kmlxeq2y8uI67vDUVhQ 
Find Steph Weber here: 
Website: theweberco.com/Instagram: @theweberco

“Hiring is like dating.” “If you’re not hiring before you’re ready, you’re waiting too long.” 
How many of these hiring myths have you seen in tweets and posts from business “experts”? Probably too many.
In today’s episode, I’m debunking these common HR and hiring myths that I hear over and over again. I’ve got stories and advice from my own experience and my convos with real hiring experts.
Here are the 4 most common myths I’m covering:
“Hire before you’re ready” 🚩“Hiring is like dating” 🤢“You can treat contractors like employees” 😕“Hire slow, fire fast” 🛑
Get my take on these myths along with advice and tips for making hiring better for everyone involved!
Links mentioned:
Blog Post: Debunking 4 Harmful Hiring Myths https://the-paradigm.com/hiringmyths/
Video of my previous conversation with Meg Baker, a hiring strategist: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUc_3OtJFQI/
Find Meg Baker here:
Website: https://megkco.com/Instagram: @megkco

What does it really mean to run a business? It’s not just about knowing your audience and creating offers that resonate with them. You need to know when to scale and how to hire, train, and lead a team. 
This episode features my conversation with Lauren Loreto of Brand Good Time. We cover all the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, from hiring your first employee to having an exit strategy. Tune in for an honest look at agency ownership, HR tasks, and building a business that you love.
Links mentioned:
Find Lauren here:
Website: Brand Good Time https://brandgoodtime.com/Podcast: She’s Busy AF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-busy-af/id1555489844Instagram: @brandgoodtimeTwitter: @brandgoodtimeLinkedIn: Lauren Loreto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenloreto/
Metrics Mothership Spreadsheet: https://brandgoodtime.com/metrics-mothership

You know you need to hire someone to help your business grow — but you’re procrastinating. And the work is piling up.
This is a common issue that many small business owners face, especially women. Why? Well, we have a few ideas.
This episode covers all the factors that stop business owners from hiring, as well as practical tips for overcoming these challenges. It’s time to grow a team that helps you grow! 
We cover:
Issues with delegating responsibilitiesFinancial risks of hiringFeeling guilty about asking for helpAnd more
Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe to On the Up & Up. We’ll be sharing HR, hiring, and small business leadership tips every week!
Links mentioned:
Schedule a Call: https://the-paradigm.com/contact
The Paradigm Solution: https://the-paradigm.com/the-paradigm-solution
Case Studies (on how investing in hiring leads to more revenue)
https://the-paradigm.com/easyscaling
https://the-paradigm.com/bossproject
Contractor vs. employee: https://the-paradigm.com/contractoremployeelifecycle/
Set to Scale resources for solopreneurs:  https://the-paradigm.com/settoscale