Smiling office team welcoming a new employee as part of a structured onboarding process

A signed offer feels like the finish line. In reality, it’s the starting point. The moment a new hire accepts your offer, they begin forming opinions about your leadership, your…
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Hiring manager onboarding a new employee during orientation interview

You’ve written the job post. You’ve run interviews. You’ve found the perfect candidate. But one critical step remains—making the offer. Done well, this stage secures your top choice and builds…
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Manager mentoring a new employee with a headset during onboarding training

A great hire doesn’t begin the day someone accepts your offer. It begins in the weeks and months after they join your team. Too often, small businesses “figure it out…
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Smiling professional shaking hands after accepting a job offer in an interview room

Hiring the right candidate is a lot like dating. There’s the excitement of the first meeting, the spark of shared goals and the hope of building something meaningful together. But…
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Smiling woman with curly red hair and glasses holding a clipboard and pen, standing in front of a white van outdoors.

Summer might seem like a season to hit pause, but for smart business leaders, it’s actually one of the best times to step back, reassess, and plan ahead. That includes…
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Small business owner analyzing a time study chart at their desk

Running a small business is no small task. As a founder or owner, you likely wear many hats—salesperson, marketer, customer service rep, bookkeeper, and more. But the question is: are…
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Group of temporary industrial workers in safety vests and hard hats at a manufacturing facility

When you’re running a business, big projects don’t wait for the “perfect” time. Whether it’s a major inventory overhaul, a seasonal rush, a tight deadline, or a one-time initiative that…
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People lining up for an interview.

Hiring decisions carry weight—especially for small businesses where every role matters. That’s why The Lee Group created a brand-new, FREE workbook designed to help you make stronger hiring decisions by…
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Portrait of Sarah Fulton and Wes Ashworth of The Lee Group

The Lee Group, a leading staffing and executive search firm headquartered in Newport News, has announced new leadership as longtime executives Walt Graham and Eric Kean retire. Wes Ashworth and…
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Pen on paper writing out job description

Build it, and they will come. That’s not necessarily true when it comes to hiring. Even if you know you need to fill a role, your ideal candidates won’t simply…
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Free Workbooks To Help Grow Your Business

Hiring the right talent is one of the most important steps you can take to grow your business—but it’s not always easy to know where to start. That’s why we’ve created a free series of practical, step-by-step workbooks to guide you through every stage of building a strong team.

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