People Management

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3 Crucial Points for Hiring Family

 

It's a reality that small businesses often couldn't operate without the support of family. But if not well thought out, actually hiring family can lead to resentment among other team members, result in lower productivity and strain family relations.

 

1. Hire the right person for the job

 

You need to be sure you're hiring the right person. If you have a vacancy you'd like a family member to fill, be sure they have the skills you need. Otherwise, you run the risk of creating more work for yourself by doing their job, breeding resentment amongst other team members who end up having to do it, or worse still — firing a family member!

 

2. Avoid special treatment

 

Once you've hired a family member, remember to avoid any special treatment or privileges that the rest of your team doesn't have. If family members begin taking advantage of their personal relationship with you and show up late, leave early or work against your company standards, address the problem immediately.

 

3. Equal pay for equal work

 

The key to employing family is fair treatment, and this goes for payment too. Pay should always be related to skill level and work contribution.