If you haven’t thought about outsourcing HR, now is the time. As much as we may want to do everything on our own, the reality is that we can’t. And that’s the difference between a successful business and a business that’s subpar. As a small business owner, you’re often managing all aspects of the business, …
Read full articleAn effective HR onboarding process for new employees is essential. You want to put your employees in the best position to succeed — making them feel like a part of the team, and understanding their challenges. Setting your employees up for success will encourage a long-term business relationship. In this post, we cover 5 distinct …
Read full articleEveryone knows that you can’t ask certain questions in an interview. In fact, it’s not just a matter of being polite, but one of federal law. From 1964-1967 the government passed various Civil Rights Acts that included protections of potential employees regarding race, gender, nationality, and age. Below, we’ll highlight the lesser known questions you …
Read full articleIS IT OK TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO DRINK ALCOHOL AT WORK? Your company probably isn’t much like Sterling Cooper, the advertising agency from Mad Men. However, in 2023, you should have something Sterling Cooper didn’t: a clear policy about drinking alcohol at work. Sure, the days of the three-martini lunch are largely gone, but if you …
Read full articleWe’ve found that companies often don’t realize they need HR services until it’s too late. In this blog post, we focus on 5 specific instances when you’ll be incredibly happy that you’ve employed a human resources professional. 1. Opening your business When starting a business, HR will help eliminate a lot of unnecessary headache. More …
Read full articleSocial media can be confusing for a lot of companies. Sure, businesses can utilize social media marketing to build a customer base and bolster a brand. But what happens when an employee posts controversial or polarizing views from a personal account? To address this increasingly grey area, we’ll highlight three reasons why your company needs …
Read full articleSure, it sounds sort of scary. But with properly trained personnel, compliance doesn’t have to be frightening. It definitely doesn’t have to be the dirty word that some would make it out to be. Done properly, compliance at your company should be like your home’s air conditioner: working perfectly behind the scenes. And much like …
Read full articleRecruiting in the information age has come a long way. As recently as 1997, only about 20% of companies used the internet to find potential employees. As people became more comfortable online, job boards began to spring up, and the percentage soared. In 2018, most employers realize that the internet is their most important tool …
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