Hiring, Onboarding, and Building Creative Teams

Creative Context

In this episode, co-hosts Douglas Duvall of Motif Media and Eric Wing of Darby Digital dive into the complexities of hiring, onboarding, and managing teams in today’s creative and digital industries. They discuss evolving hiring practices, the impact of technology on skill development, and the legal and interpersonal realities of running a business.
Video:https://youtu.be/fQmhPKqAyBg
Scaling Onboarding (0:00)
Accessibility of Editing Tools (1:09)
General Onboarding Processes (45:36)
Challenges of Hiring and Firing (45:50)
Internships and Legal Considerations (46:09)
The Role of Resumes and Interviews (46:24)
Contractors vs. Employees (46:44)
Workman's Comp and Employee Liabilities (47:08)
Trust and Employee Behavior (47:32)
Business Goals (47:55)
📌 Topics Covered: onboarding, off boarding, hiring practices, probation periods, staffing agencies, workman’s comp, generational skill differences, technology/tools, business operations, personal updates
📢 Key Takeaways: onboarding complexity, hiring strategy, probation periods, staffing agency risks, workman’s comp realities, tech evolution, generational skills, transparency, business challenges, personal growth
Keywords: onboarding, hiring, probation, staffing agency, workman’s comp, technology, skill development, business operations, transparency, generational differences

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Douglas Duvall

motifmedia.com for high-end video production.
Eric Wing

withdarby.com for digital marketing and web development services.