As a solopreneur, hiring help is a major step in growing your business. But before you bring someone on board, there’s one critical question you need to answer: Should you hire an employee or a contractor? Getting this decision wrong can result in hefty fines, legal trouble, and IRS penalties. Misclassifying a worker can lead … Continue reading Key Questions to Help Solopreneurs Decide, Employee or Contractor…
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Streamline Recruitment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Solopreneurs
As a solopreneur, you've built your business from the ground up—handling everything from marketing to client management, product creation, and beyond. But now, you're at a pivotal point where you need help to grow and sustain your business without burning out. The challenge? Hiring your first employee can feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin? … Continue reading Streamline Recruitment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Solopreneurs
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 the Right Consultant for Employee Relations & Process Development is Absolutely Vital
In the fast-paced world of small business, maintaining smooth employee relations and effective process development is crucial. Yet, many business owners find themselves lost in the maze of conflicts, misunderstandings, and inefficient workflows. If this sounds all too familiar, it's time to address the elephant in the room. Fortunately, MentorShelly HR Consulting is here to … Continue reading Why the Right Consultant for Employee Relations & Process Development is Absolutely Vital
When “Wellness Checks” Go Wrong: The Dangerous Misstep That Led to a Black Worker Suing Workday
In the latest shocking development in corporate America’s treatment of employees, particularly Black employees, a Black worker is suing Workday after they sent police to his home for a so-called "wellness check" during his medical leave. Now, let’s be clear: a wellness check isn’t supposed to feel like a hostile act. It’s meant to be … Continue reading When “Wellness Checks” Go Wrong: The Dangerous Misstep That Led to a Black Worker Suing Workday
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
How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: What Layoffs Can Teach You About Your Career
https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/episodes/Season-2-Episode-143-Make-Lemonade-Out-of-Lemons--Layoffs-Are-Not-All-Bad-e1u1roe Being laid off is never an easy experience. It can be difficult to stay positive, especially when you’re struggling to find a new job or facing unexpected financial hardship. But don’t forget that there is a way to turn these lemons into lemonade; layoffs can give you valuable insights into your career and help … Continue reading How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: What Layoffs Can Teach You About Your Career
Alabama Corrections Officer Disappears
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Why You NEED LinkedIn…Period!
https://youtu.be/20r8rua0tJA Linkedin Profile are absolutely essential for every professional, if you want to be found by companies in the current job market. If you are not familiar with LinkedIn, it a social media and job search board used by professionals and business owners to connect, network, look for career opportunities and company recruiters' home away … Continue reading Why You NEED LinkedIn…Period!