Tips and Articles on HR Best Practices, HR Outsourcing, and HR Compliance
The Hidden HR Debt Inside Companies with under 300 Employees — And How to Avoid a Legal or Cultural Crisis
As a CHRO who has spent years supporting mid-sized organizations, I can tell you this plainly: Most companies at this size are carrying far more HR risk than they realize. Not because they’re careless, and not because they don’t value their people, but because they’ve outgrown the informal systems that worked when they were smaller.
Why Outsourced HR Is the Smartest Choice for Growing Businesses
Scalable outsourced HR management, compliance support, and leadership enablement should adapt as headcount and regulatory complexity increase; leading to predictable processes, consistent manager support, and compliance readiness to reduce disruption and hidden turnover costs.
How to Handle Employee Performance Issues Without Legal Risk
Managing employee performance isn’t just a leadership skill — it’s a legal risk area. When performance issues are handled improperly, small businesses can unintentionally trigger discrimination claims, retaliation allegations, ADA/FMLA complications, or even union interest.
The 7 HR Mistakes that Cost Businesses the Most & How to Avoid them
Running an a business means wearing a lot of hats. HR shouldn’t have to be one of them, but for many leaders, it is. When HR is handled informally or reactively, the consequences can be expensive.
Filling a Vacant HR Position? Check these 6 Items off your to-do list
Filling a vacant HR position is one of the most important hiring decisions you’ll make. Here are six important pre-hire actions you can take to maximize your chances of making a good HR hire.
Avoid Costly Employee Lawsuits with Seven Simple Strategies
Avoid Costly Employee Lawsuits with Seven Simple Strategies: Many employee lawsuits can be avoided through clear communication throughout the employee’s lifecycle. Discover these simple strategies you can implement right now to reduce the risk of future claims.
HELP…We Just Received an EEOC Complaint! What Next?
The Dos and Don’ts Every Employer Should Know
Your initial reaction to an EEOC charge can have a long-lasting impact on your organization—whether it’s good or bad depends on what you do.
Avoid These Common Employee Handbook Mistakes
A well-drafted employee handbook is your single most powerful tool in ensuring workforce productivity and successfully defending employment claims. Make sure your handbook does not have these common mistakes.
Outsourced HR Services can be the Ideal Solution … Sometimes
What is HR Outsourcing and when is it the better solution for your company? Growing businesses focus on expanding their workforce long before they decide to invest in the HR expertise they need to ensure workforce stability and labor law compliance.
Has your Business Outgrown its Current HR Function?
Are you a growing business with managers performing your HR functions? If you have 50+ employees, chances are your company has outgrown its HR function. Discover common symptoms of outgrowth and discover how you can quickly overcome these challenges.
What Size Company Needs to Worry About Labor Law Compliance?
Companies with as little as ONE employee need to worry about labor law compliance depending on where they are.
Pay Transparency Laws
While no federal pay transparency laws are on the books, more and more states and localities are enacting these laws leading to a compliance tangle for companies that recruit across state lines.