So, you finally did it. You hired your first employee. Congratulations! But here’s the thing—hiring someone is the easy part. Keeping them? That’s where most solopreneurs drop the ball. You see, most small business owners think hiring is like buying a new gadget. You pay for it, plug it in, and boom—everything just works. Wrong. … Continue reading The Ultimate Employee Onboarding Checklist for Solopreneurs
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How to Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person and Wasting Thousands of Dollars
Hiring the wrong person isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a costly mistake that can drag your business down faster than you realize. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a bad hire can cost up to 30% of that employee’s annual salary. That’s thousands of dollars down the drain—and that’s just the financial damage. Let’s break … Continue reading How to Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person and Wasting Thousands of Dollars
Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Fractional HR Services Anymore!
Picture this: You’re a small business owner, and after spending years trying to balance your finances, marketing, sales, operations, and maybe even occasionally plunging the office toilet, you realize that your HR strategy consists mostly of crossed fingers and "pretty please" notes. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding (or wincing), you might just need a hero … Continue reading Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Fractional HR Services Anymore!
Tesla: Is It A Progressive Employer?
https://youtube.com/live/uvg1QCRL1_Y We discussed the current news articles being written about Tesla and the treatment of their employees. 1. What can we learn from what is being written? As the discussion about Tesla's EEOC charges went on, it becomes apparent that their leadership allowed the racist and discriminatory behavior for eight (8) years or more. Based … Continue reading Tesla: Is It A Progressive Employer?
You Won’t Believe What HR Consultants Can Do for Your Business
https://youtu.be/6b6NiVvt2io As a business owner or manager, you may be familiar with the myriad of employment laws and ethical standards that govern your company's operations. However, with the constantly evolving legal landscape and increased public scrutiny, it can be challenging to keep up and ensure your business is staying compliant and ethical. This is where … Continue reading You Won’t Believe What HR Consultants Can Do for Your Business
Exposed Racist Hiring Practices: Was it Intentional or Accidental?
https://youtube.com/live/fsjzcnPJ-M8 Article Discussed | EEOC Stance on Hiring Practices Questions for Insight on these hiring practices: 1. Is this illegal to specify document your preference based on a protected class? 2. What does it mean to candidates that are qualified based on credentials alone vs the preferences listed on this company’s job opening? 3. What … Continue reading Exposed Racist Hiring Practices: Was it Intentional or Accidental?