Hiring & Onboarding
Employee Onboarding: A Complete Guide for Small Businesses
By: Josh Dunton
Learn what employee onboarding is, why it matters for small business retention, and how to build a repeatable process that gets new hires up to speed.
Josh Dunton
Lead Talent Acquisition Advisor at Homebase
Josh Dunton is a Lead Talent Acquisition Advisor at Homebase, with over 12 years of talent acquisition experience at companies like Shopify, Wealthsimple, Moneris, and Vidyard. He specializes in technical recruiting, talent strategy development, and leading high-performing recruitment teams. Earlier in his career, Josh built talent acquisition strategies and implemented a referral program that drove over 40% of new hires. This gave him unique insight into the hiring challenges small business owners face every day.
Josh's Articles
Hiring & Onboarding
Best Background Check Software for Small Business (2026)
By: Josh Dunton
Compare the best background check software for small business in 2026, verified pricing, FCRA compliance, and honest picks to help you hire with confidence.
Hiring & Onboarding
Applicant Tracking System for Small Business: 5 Best Options in 2026
By: Josh Dunton
Looking for an applicant tracking system that fits your small business budget and hiring pace? Compare the 7 best ATS options for small business.
Hiring & Onboarding
Retail Sales Associate Job Description Template
By: Josh Dunton
Learn how to write a retail sales associate job description that attracts great candidates. Includes a free template, key duties, skills, and salary data.
Hiring & Onboarding
Hiring Process Steps For Small Businesses
By: Josh Dunton
Hiring the right person starts with the right process. Here are the 7 hiring process steps every small business needs to find, interview, and onboard great employees fast
Hiring & Onboarding
Coffee Shop Hiring Plan: How To Build Your Team From Scratch
By: Josh Dunton
A coffee shop hiring plan that actually works: how many staff you need, where to find them, what to ask in interviews, and how to onboard before day one