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What to Do When Managers Won’t Own HR Responsibilities (and Expect You to Fix Everything)
Earlier this year I shared some thoughts on how to train your managers to pick up their share of the HR load. Things like handling...
Marie Rolston
14 hours ago3 min read


Never Promise “Confidentiality” in an Investigation
Pair this workbook with your “Discretion vs. Confidentiality” guidance. Follow the steps and use the scripts and examples to move from...

Marie Rolston
3 days ago1 min read


Employee Behavior Coaching
Let me keep it simple: you should be reviewing your handbook at least once a year.
Daniel Jimenez
3 days ago1 min read


Low-Key Strategy: Train Managers to Handle Basic Employee Relations
If your managers freeze the moment someone says, “Can we talk?” , it’s time to start training them on basic employee relations. Not with...
Marie Rolston
3 days ago1 min read


How Often Should You Update Your Employee Handbook
Handbook template
Marie Rolston
3 days ago1 min read


Quick Guide: What Needs to Go in an Offer Letter
Writing an offer letter doesn’t have to be complicated. But it does need to be clear.
Marie Rolston
3 days ago1 min read


HIRING AND RECRUITING
A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Hiring and

Marie Rolston
3 days ago1 min read


Benefits Guidebook
The Client Guidebook is a living document designed to centralize all HR-related processes, contacts, and compliance information for each...
Daniel Jimenez
3 days ago1 min read


HR Audit Checklist
Welcome to our comprehensive HR Audit Form, designed to help you review your HR processes. This checklist covers both legally mandated...

Marie Rolston
3 days ago1 min read


HR Roadmap for Growing Businesses: What to Build and When
We believe that HR is needed the minute you have your first employee.

Marie Rolston
3 days ago1 min read


Payroll & Tax Compliance Checklist for Small Employers (1-500 employees)
Keeping payroll compliant is crucial for small employers. Use this checklist to stay on top of tax deadlines, reporting requirements, and...
Marie Rolston
3 days ago1 min read


One Small HR Shift That Could Change Your Entire Quarter
When you work in HR for a small employer, the list of “things that need to be fixed” can feel endless. Payroll processes need tightening....
Marie Rolston
Aug 193 min read


HR Horror Stories!
From ‘Poop-Gate’ to teepee team-building, HR pros share outrageous workplace stories and the lessons they teach. Learn how to spot small issues before they become HR horror legends.
Marie Rolston
Aug 124 min read


Great Benefits Don’t Matter If No One Understands Them
Every open enrollment season, I hear the same thing from small employers: “We offer a solid benefits package, but no one seems to value...

Marie Rolston
Aug 53 min read


Messy Paychecks, Broken Trust: How to Get Payroll Communication Right
How do you prevent payroll from eroding trust? Start with clarity. Here’s how small employers can communicate pay, PTO, and deductions the right way."

Marie Rolston
Jul 293 min read


Can AI Really Handle HR for Small Businesses? Here’s What Works — and What Doesn’t
Wondering if AI can handle HR for your small business? Learn what AI tools like ChatGPT are actually good at—and where human judgment still matters most

Marie Rolston
Jul 223 min read


How Do I Scale Company Culture as My Small Business Grows?
In this week’s podcast episode, Sabrina talks about Scaling HR as your small business grows. She breaks down the areas to scale into 3...

Sabrina Baker
Jul 84 min read


Founder vs. CEO: 3 Small Business HR Scenarios Where Your Approach Should Change
Learn how to tailor your HR approach for Founder vs. Hired CEOs. Episode 10 of The HR Connection explores 3 real scenarios that show why it matters.

Sabrina Baker
Jul 72 min read


What No One Tells You About Small Employer HR Tech Implementations: An Interview with Our Payroll & Operations Manager
Thinking about HR tech for your small business? Discover what really happens after you sign the contract—from messy data to missed timelines—in this no-fluff interview with our Payroll & Ops Manager.

Marie Rolston
Jul 14 min read


Agility as a Culture-Building Superpower
In the world of small employers, culture isn’t just an HR buzzword. It’s the air everyone breathes. Whether intentional or not, culture...

Marie Rolston
Jun 173 min read

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