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Why Do People Say ‘Don’t Trust HR’?
The Truth Behind “HR Is Not Your Friend” Most HR leaders have heard the refrain: Don’t trust HR. HR isn’t your friend. HR only cares...
Marie Rolston
14 hours ago3 min read


Performance Reviews Aren’t Enough: What Every Small Team Needs Instead
Most small teams still rely on annual performance reviews. Once a year, everyone sits down, talks through the past twelve months, and...

Marie Rolston
Sep 294 min read


When No Candidate Feels Good Enough: How to Coach Hiring Managers with Unrealistic Expectations
Hiring is already hard enough without adding perfectionism into the mix. But every HR pro eventually runs into the manager who just can’t...
Marie Rolston
Sep 224 min read


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
Sep 153 min read


Never Promise “Confidentiality” in an Investigation
Investigations can make or break trust in your workplace—and one of the biggest mistakes HR or managers make is promising...

Marie Rolston
Sep 121 min read


Employee Behavior Coaching
Addressing workplace behavior issues doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. This guide gives managers practical strategies to handle tough...
Daniel Jimenez
Sep 121 min read


Low-Key Strategy: Train Managers to Handle Basic Employee Relations
If your managers freeze the moment someone says, “Can we talk?”, this PDF is for you. The Low-Key Strategy: Train Managers to Handle...
Marie Rolston
Sep 121 min read


How Often Should You Update Your Employee Handbook
Handbook template
Marie Rolston
Sep 121 min read


Quick Guide: What Needs to Go in an Offer Letter
Quick Guide: What to Include in an Offer Letter Extending an offer should be exciting, not stressful. This quick guide shows you exactly...
Marie Rolston
Sep 121 min read


HIRING AND RECRUITING
Hiring + Recruiting Guide

Marie Rolston
Sep 121 min read


Benefits Guidebook
Benefits Guide Book
Daniel Jimenez
Sep 121 min read


HR Audit Checklist
HR Audit

Marie Rolston
Sep 121 min read


HR Roadmap for Growing Businesses: What to Build and When
HR Roadmap for Growing Businesses

Marie Rolston
Sep 121 min read


Payroll & Tax Compliance Checklist for Small Employers (1-500 employees)
Payroll + Tax Compliance
Marie Rolston
Sep 121 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

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