Description:

Hiring your first employee is a milestone that can transform your business, but it requires careful planning. This webinar will guide entrepreneurs through the process of preparing for and making their first hire.

In this Lunch & Learn, human resources consultants will teach you how to take the stress out of hiring and build a foundation for growth with confidence.

About Our Speakers

Myra Quick is the owner of Fast Forward Learning and Development. As a Human Resource professional with 25 years of experience in the industry she possesses a deep understanding of human resource operations, recruitment and retention as well as workforce development. Her small business experience comes from growing up in a small family owned business as well as launching 2 successful businesses of her own. Fast Forward services are centered around educating owners on the intricacies of Human Resources. As an HR Business Partner you can count on Myra expertise to provide the knowledge, support, and guidance to care for your most important resource of all: your people.

Joel Parra is the owner of JP Business & Event Consulting. A problem-solver at heart, passionate about making businesses and events run seamlessly. With an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and over 10 years of experience, he has worn many hats—each one shaping his understanding of what makes businesses thrive. Throughout his corporate career, he has held roles in human resources and business operations across industries including hospitality, consulting, e-commerce, and tech. Whether streamlining operations or designing an employee journey plan, Joel is driven by the impact of a well-executed strategy—ensuring businesses operate efficiently behind the scenes.

Tara Bodine is the owner of True North People Consulting, where she helps small businesses navigate the world of people and work. With over 20 years of experience working in corporate HR, she takes that knowledge and translates it into ways to help small businesses build killer teams, navigate tricky situations, and strengthen their bottom line. Her team offers on-demand, fractional HR subscriptions, allowing business owners to choose the level of support they need. They specialize in serving small businesses with 30 or fewer employees, providing affordable and flexible solutions.