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Dmann,
Unfortunately there is no "secret recipe". Very long, most extremely unpleasant story short...I just fought for an hour in the rain with an ex-employee over filling out tax information. I almost decked him. He insisted he did not need to file tax information...whatever. If my husband wasn't there I'd probably have gotten arrested...and I truly always try to be the consummate professional. We just hired a brand new crew. One guy luckily with experience...but we'll see. Unfortunately it's just trial and error. My best advice is stuff you already know. Start out with a probationary period. We start out for the first 3 months with everyone as an independant contractor so to speak. We have them fill out the appropriate tax forms so it's all up front. After 3 months (nobody's lasted that long but it's only year 2 in our hiring process) we offer to bring them on as employees...benefits, workman's comp, social security .... all the fun stuff. If someone's good, I'll make it worth their while to stay.
Good Luck! Not to be discouraging...actually the opposite. This is a question posted here all the time. Go with your gut, expect idiots, be patient and maybe someone good will fall in your lap....we're hoping one just fell in ours!
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