Smart Recruiting on a Budget: How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Brands for Top Talent
In competitive job markets, small businesses face an uphill battle when recruiting top talent. Limited resources, smaller budgets, and less brand recognition can make it feel like the odds are stacked against them. However, with the right small business recruiting strategies, companies can successfully attract skilled candidates without overspending. From leveraging unique perks to streamlining […]
Affordable HR Solutions for Small Businesses: Streamline Your HR Without Breaking the Bank
Managing HR compliance as a small business can feel like a significant burden, both in terms of time and money. But HR doesn’t have to be costly to be effective. There are several affordable HR solutions available that help you manage your business’s HR needs without the overhead of a full-time department. Whether you’re looking […]
Three Common HR Problems in Small Businesses We See as Consultants (& How to Fix Them)
When it comes to the oft misunderstood issue of human resources (HR), small businesses often encounter a myriad of problems that can impact their operations and compliance. As HR consultants, we’ve been through numerous client engagements and identified three recurring issues that frequently plague small businesses. In this blog, we’ll delve into these common HR […]
When Should You Outsource HR for Your SME Business?
This one’s for you, fellow SME business owners, who may be at the stage of wondering when you should outsource your HR. You’ve built your empire from the ground up, excelling in what you do best. But as you expand and hire more team members, the complexities of managing human resources start knocking on your […]
Pros and cons of a four-day workweek
By now, you’ve probably heard all the chatter extolling the eye-popping benefits of a four-day workweek. Increased revenue? Higher employee satisfaction? A 32-hour workweek with no dips in productivity? Seemingly every report indicates that the four-day workweek experiments are an overwhelming success. It certainly feels like the beginning of a massive shift in how we […]
5 Common HR compliance issues
Maintaining HR compliance is a never-ending process as regulations, and best practices change constantly. In addition, each company must attend to new local, state, and national laws as they come. Without HR expertise on hand, businesses risk tripping into the many pitfalls of non-compliance fines and penalties. But internal HR teams are expensive. So how […]
What is executive coaching?
Executive coaching gives open-minded leaders an opportunity to improve beyond even their own standards. Once you reach the top, it’s natural to concern yourself with the big-picture needs of your business at the expense of much introspection. That can lead to stagnation on personal and organizational levels. Executive coaches cut through the noise, providing valuable […]
Managing workplace conflicts
Workplace conflicts happen all the time. On average, managers spend 4 hours a week dealing with conflict. Even the most utopian company cultures experience a minor dust-up here or there. However, the severity and impact of the conflict often depend on how it’s handled by HR or management. Is your team equipped to manage workplace […]
How HR Can Drive Revenue
Your human resource department is capable of much more than hiring, firing, and writing the rules. When you invest in a strategic approach, HR drives revenue through its initiatives. In fact, organizations that focus on employee engagement see three times the revenue per employee. Instead of thinking about HR as something you need to do […]
Explaining Job Architecture
Would you rather build your home with a blueprint or your very best guess? Unless you’re prone to living on the edge, the answer is easy. A sturdy foundation is a lifesaver, and that applies to your company’s talent strategy too. Job architecture saves your business from numerous headaches, inefficiencies, and inequities. It empowers you […]
