When you're running a small business, every dollar counts—and every role wears many hats. It's understandable that hiring a full-time Human Resources (HR) professional may seem like a luxury. But what many small business owners don’t realize is that not having any HR support at all can cost you more in the long run. Read More...
During a recent coaching session, a manager told me,
"I want to boost morale, but we just don’t have the budget for fancy incentives."
My response? You don’t need fancy. You need intentional.
Small, consistent actions make a bigger impact on employee engagement than most realize. If you’re running a small business or nonprofit, these five simple strategies can help you build a loyal, motivated team—without breaking the bank. Read More...
One of the most overlooked yet crucial compliance documents in the employee hiring process is the Form I-9. After talking with many small business owners and nonprofit leaders, we've found that most aren't even sure what it is, let alone when to collect it, how to store it, or when to discard it. So, let’s break it down together. Read More...
One of the most common (and costly) mistakes I’ve seen nonprofits and small businesses make is misclassifying workers as independent contractors (1099) when they should be employees (W-2). Read More...
Because ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to the DOL
One of the most common pain points I hear from small businesses and nonprofits is this: “We want to do the right thing—but we don’t have an HR department to figure it all out.”. Read More...
Have you ever heard a business owner say, "I only pay overtime if someone works more than 80 hours in two weeks"? If you're nodding, you're not alone. It’s a common belief—but unfortunately, it’s wrong. Read More...