9. Employee vs Contractor - Does it Matter Who You Hire for Your Small Business?

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

You’re probably familiar with the terms “Employee” and “Independent Contractor.” But what do they actually mean? And does it really matter who you hire for your small business?
The short answer to that second question is YES!
It absolutely does matter. Even for small businesses.
As an HR pro who’s been doing this for over 16 years, I can tell you, I see hiring employees and contractors being done wrong more often than I see it being done the right way.
In this episode of The Impact Ripple, I’m breaking down the differences between hiring employees and contractors to help you better understand the different types of workers that are available and when to hire each type in your business.
We’ll talk through the legal side of hiring and some practical steps you can take to keep you and your business out of hot water as you hire.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What’s the difference between Employees and Contractors
• Why worker classification is such a big deal
• The one common factor to help make determining worker classification as simple as possible
• Some practical steps you can take to keep you and your business out of hot water as you hire

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Hiring VIP Day
• The Ripple Collective
• Should I Hire an Employee or Independent Contractor? (blog post)
• The Hiring Roadmap (free download)