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When Is the Right Time to Outsource HR?
When Is the Right Time to Outsource HR? HR often starts as an informal task shared between founders or office managers. But as your business grows, the complexity increases, more people, more compliance risks, and more need for structure. So, how do you know when it...
How to Handle a Difficult Employee Situation
How to Handle a Difficult Employee Situation - Without Making It Worse No matter how great your team is, you will eventually face a tough situation. It might be poor performance, attitude issues, or a serious complaint. These moments are stressful, but how you respond...
Onboarding vs. Orientation: What’s the Difference and Why Should You Care?
Onboarding vs. Orientation: What’s the Difference and Why Should You Care? Many business owners often use "onboarding" and "orientation" interchangeably, but these terms are distinct. Grasping their differences is crucial for quickly fostering confidence, connection,...
Build a Positive Workplace Culture
How to Build a Positive Workplace Culture Without a Big Budget When people hear "workplace culture," they often picture expensive perks like catered lunches or company retreats. But in my 20 years of HR experience, the strongest cultures I have seen were not built...
What is Fractional HR?
What Is Fractional HR and Is It Right for Your Business? As your business grows, so do your HR needs. But hiring a full-time HR leader may not be realistic or necessary. That is where fractional HR comes in. What Does “Fractional HR” Mean? Fractional HR means bringing...
The Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor (and Why It Matters)
When it comes to classifying your workers, getting it right isn't just smart business, it's a legal requirement, and the penalties for mistakes can be pretty steep. Many small businesses assume they have free rein to decide how to classify their workers, but the law...
Is Your Employee Handbook Outdated? Here’s How to Tell
An employee handbook is more than a formality; it is your company’s foundation for setting expectations, communicating policies, and protecting your business. Yet too often, small businesses treat the handbook as a “set it and forget it” document. If it has been more...
What Does an HR Consultant Do?
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what an HR consultant actually does, you’re not alone. For a lot of leaders, HR feels like one of those functions that only comes into focus when something goes wrong. Someone quits unexpectedly, a policy issue crops up, or a...