Hiring the right person is about more than filling a position. Learn when your business is ready to hire, how to identify the right fit, conduct effective interviews, understand what truly motivates people, and create an environment where employees can thrive from day one.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Determine when their business is truly ready to hire.

• Understand the differences between employees, independent contractors, and outsourced support.

• Develop interview questions that assess both competencies and values.

• Recognize the internal and external factors that motivate employees to perform and stay.

• Build an onboarding and hiring approach that attracts the right people and creates a strong foundation for long-term success.

VIRTUAL EVENT

Gina Lemon is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Vivid Joy HR, where she serves as a trusted fractional HR partner to small businesses and nonprofits. With more than 25 years of executive HR leadership experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, growing businesses, and mission-driven organizations, Gina understands the realities of running a business because she partners directly with founders and executive leaders who are balancing growth, people, compliance, and culture every day. She helps organizations reduce risk, strengthen leadership, and build workplaces where people and businesses thrive. Guided by her belief that the future of Human Resources is Human Relationships, Gina equips leaders with practical strategies that create stronger teams, healthier cultures, and sustainable business success.