EP 61- Jeff Brekken, Iconic HR:  What Are You Worth?

Jeff Brekken, Iconic HR:  What Are You Worth? There are so many moving parts to a  business, but the most important part is the people, your employees.  You can create all the jobs you want for your business, but when it comes down to it, not one person can do it all, and without HR, everything you’ve built can be gone tomorrow. Jeff Brekken is the Founder of Iconic HR and a serial entrepreneur who shows businesses the importance of having HR and the hundreds of thousands of dollars it will save your business starting today. In this episode, Lori and Jeff get right to the business of talking about HR, benefits, and how these two departments are a huge profit center for any business.  They talk about benefits, payroll, taxes, insurance, recruitment interview, exit interviews, and how to ascertain how to find the right people for the right jobs at the right companies.  What You’ll Learn: - Why most businesses are opening themselves to liability by not having the right people in key positions - The level that qualifies a company for a Fractional HR position versus Full-time- The vicious cycle of sales-driven organizations- Why it’s important to allow HR to help source, interview, and train new employees into your company and the amount of time it saves you- The biggest asset in any business- How mental health plays into productivity in the workplace- The least expensive benefit you can offer your employees - One benefit that provides an employer the largest ROI- The percentage of productivity most employers get from the average employee- How much it cost to provide the mental health benefit per employee- Why Jeff believes the system is broken Some important questions you can ask during the interview process and why they’re so critical before you make a decision to hire someone Some specific tips that will help any employer whether they’re hiring admins or Executives by simply asking 3 questions.  (Shared in this interview) The percentage of people that use a professional resume writer  (It’s higher than you think) How to identify red flags during an interview Favorite Quote: “You’re not looking for one or two answers.  You’re looking for the person who took pride in their team sport and wrote out a good explanation of their experience.  At the base of it, you’re looking for someone who is coachable.”Jeff Brekken Connect with Jeff: Podcast: Addicted to Winning FacebookInstagram Iconic HRHOW TO GET INVOLVED: All About the Benefits is a podcast that uncovers the transformative power of unearthing your inner superpowers.  We’re here to explore the incredible benefits that come from digging deep within ourselves.  Uncover hidden strengths and untapped abilities that lie within each and every one of us.  Whether you’re seeking personal growth or looking to make a lasting impact on the world, this podcast is your guide to unleashing your inner superhero.  Be sure to catch this and other profound episodes of All About the Benefits in Apple Podcasts.