mind your business: Off-the-Clock Commitment

Countless days and hours are spent on the hiring process—­rifling through résumés, conducting phone and in-person interviews and vetting potential hires—and for good reason. Company payroll budgets only contain so much flexibility for new employees, and choosing the appropriate candidate for the job involves more than ensuring his or her competence in the role. After all, this individual is joining the best weapon in your company-wide publicity arsenal: your staff.