Employee Retention – How to increase in a small business
In business there is an adage “easier to keep customers than get new ones”. The same is true for employees. “It is easier to keep... Read More →
Growing Pains? HR to the rescue.
There will come a time in every company where growth may become uncomfortable – like growing pains. Just like the ones you experienced as a... Read More →
Why Should I Care about HR?
Why should you care about HR? In short – it’s about your people. Each department in a company has a function. Marketing is about... Read More →
Is your culture what you think it is?
We all have an idea of how to define our culture. We walk the halls, work with people, and talk to our customers. This gives... Read More →
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... Read More →
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... Read More →
Really – why can’t I make everyone salaried?
It would be nice and much easier to run payroll that way. After all paying everyone for the 40 hours each week makes running payroll... Read More →
Interviewing candidates: How do I know they are a good
It doesn’t matter if it’s your first interview or your 100th – you are going to be hesitant about candidates. To help you along, you... Read More →
Legally – What do I need from a new employee?
A simple answer to a great question! I get this one a lot as there is a confusion about what is a MUST have... Read More →
Who Should I Trust to be Interviewing?
Are you the only person doing the interviewing? Do you have others on your team you trust? Don’t go it alone. Have others help you,... Read More →