Let’s face it: you’re an solopreneur, and you’ve done it all on your own—until you suddenly realize you’re drowning in emails, scheduling nightmares, and all the “other” tasks that aren’t exactly your bread and butter. In the spirit of brutal honesty, let’s dive into why most solopreneurs utterly suck at hiring their first assistant—and, more … Continue reading Why Most Solopreneurs Suck at Hiring Their First Assistant (And How to Fix It)
Category: employee relations
How HR Consultants Help Solopreneurs Hire Their First Employee Legally
So, you’ve done it—you’ve hustled, grown your business from scratch, and now, as a solopreneur, you’re ready to hire your first employee. First of all, congrats! That’s a huge milestone. But let’s be honest: hiring your first employee is equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. Suddenly, you’re not just the CEO—you’re also the HR department. And … Continue reading How HR Consultants Help Solopreneurs Hire Their First Employee Legally
Concrete Ways to Know When It’s Time to Hire Your First Employee for Your Growing Business
As a solopreneur, you're the captain of your ship, steering through the vast ocean of entrepreneurship. But even the most skilled sailors need a crew when the waters get choppy. So, how do you know when it's time to bring an extra pair of hands on deck? Here are four concrete signs that hiring your … Continue reading Concrete Ways to Know When It’s Time to Hire Your First Employee for Your Growing Business
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!
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?
What I Learned from Being Overemployed…
https://youtu.be/LhWDYWPIMI8 When I was employed by two different organizations, both of whom allow me to work from the comfort of my own home. And while there are certainly some perks to this type of arrangement (no commute! pajamas all day!), there are also some things that I’ve had to learn the hard way. Here are … Continue reading What I Learned from Being Overemployed…