Understanding the Employee System
Employees are essential to running any business in Big Ambitions. Without staff, your stores won't operate efficiently and you'll miss out on potential profits. This guide covers everything you need to know about hiring and managing employees.
Quick Guide
Access the HR menu from your business management screen
Select "Hire Employees"
Choose the employee type you need
Review candidates and their stats
Confirm hiring
Employee Types
Regular Employees
The backbone of your workforce. Regular employees perform core tasks at your businesses.
- Cost: Base salary + bonuses
- Skills: Vary by individual
- Productivity: Affected by morale and equipment
HR Manager
One of the most valuable hires you can make. HR Managers significantly improve your workforce efficiency.
- Effect: Reduces sick days by 30-50%
- Additional: Improves employee morale
- Recommendation: Hire one early for each business location
Priority Hire
HR Managers should be one of your first hires. The productivity gains from reduced sick days quickly pay for their salary.
Logistics Manager
Essential for businesses with complex supply chains and inventory needs.
- Effect: Optimizes delivery schedules
- Additional: Reduces inventory waste
- Best for: Warehouses, multiple business locations
Purchasing Manager
Helps you get better deals on inventory purchases.
- Effect: 5-15% discount on all purchases
- Additional: Better supplier relationships
- Best for: High-volume businesses like restaurants
How to Access the Hiring Menu
- Open your business management screen
- Navigate to the "HR" or "Employees" tab
- Click "Browse Candidates"
- Filter by role if needed
- Review candidate stats (experience, salary demand, skills)
- Click "Hire" to add them to your workforce
Candidate Stats to Consider
- Experience: Higher = better baseline productivity
- Salary Demand: Balance cost vs. quality
- Skills: Match to your business needs
- Morale: Higher morale = better performance
Common Mistakes
Hiring too many employees too quickly
Not hiring HR Managers early enough
Ignoring employee morale stats
Hiring high-salary employees for low-margin businesses
Employee Management Tips
- Monitor performance — Check employee stats regularly
- Address morale issues — Unhappy employees call in sick more
- Provide equipment — Better tools improve productivity
- Consider location — Some employees prefer certain areas
- Plan for growth — Hire ahead of expansion, not behind
Advanced: Employee Efficiency
Maximize your workforce productivity with these strategies:
- Cross-training: Some employees can work multiple roles
- Shift scheduling: Match staff levels to customer traffic
- Performance bonuses: Incentivize high performance
- Comfort upgrades: Break rooms and amenities improve morale