Why Should I Care about HR?

          Human Resources also focuses on the company needs by: Ensuring legal compliance Maintaining an organizational structure which supports the goals Finding the right people to work at the company Ensure high potential/performers stay Take corrective action Translate leadership objectives for communication Do you care about HR? What can happen to […]

Should my Office Manager be responsible for HR?

Many small business don’t have, need, or want a full-time HR person.  However many have a trusted and responsible Office Manager. This is the person who works at the right hand of the owner or Accounting Manager. The Office Manager handles a little bit of everything: accounting, customer service, IT, and employee issues. This is […]

What your Business should have in Common with Scouting

I am a huge supporter of Boy Scouts, both of my boys are scouts and I like the way they have the system setup. So you may be thinking what does this have to do with business? Let me explain more about Boy Scouts and then show how you can model something similar for your […]

What Should be in my Employee Handbook?

Employee handbook on a wooden table and glasses.

  While many handbooks focus on the legalities (which is important) that doesn’t mean it needs to read like a legal document. Have the tone match your culture, be respectful, and break it up into sections. Lastly – make sure you have an employee acknowledgement page. This is the page that will be placed in […]

How to Maximize Your Job Ad for Great Candidates

Help wanted ad on newspaper

You have decided you need to add more people to your team, you have determined what skills are needed, and are ready to get started. The first thing you need to do is to let people know you have a need. This can be done by telling your current team, colleagues, trusted advisors, and posting […]