Tips and Articles on HR Best Practices, HR Outsourcing, and HR Compliance
The Hidden Risks of Promoting Former Managers into Senior HR Positions
Most SMBs don’t realize the risk they create when they promote a trusted manager or recruiter into HR. Without real HR leadership behind them, the person ends up reactive, overwhelmed, and making decisions shaped by old relationships—not compliance. It’s the most expensive “learn on the job” education a company will ever pay for.
Beware of Rookie I-9 Mistakes
Every employer should be on alert for crackdowns on undocumented workers, which can often ensnare the documented too. Even if you employ only a handful of foreign nationals, you need to ensure that your I-9s are in good order and you are compliant with your obligation to collect and store them.
What Size Company Needs to Worry About Labor Law Compliance?
Labor law can be confusing for small employers. This guide covers key federal requirements, practical checklists, and when to consider outsourced HR or a fractional CHRO.
Pay Transparency Laws
Pay transparency laws are expanding across states and localities, creating new HR compliance obligations for employers hiring across state lines or recruiting remote workers. This guide explains which jurisdictions require salary ranges in job postings, how internal promotion rules work, and why partnering with an HR Outsourcing Solution or Outsourced CHRO helps reduce risk.
NLRA Liability for Non‑Union Employers: What SMB Leaders Need to Know
Managers and HR at nonunion workplaces often overlook important rights that the NLRA provides to ALL employees whether or not they are union members.