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We make people operations simple, strategic, and deeply human.
Each article delivers practical insights, leadership tools, and real-world HR wisdom from our CEO, Kerri M. Roberts - helping you lead your team with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re hiring your first employee or scaling a growing company, you’ll find step-by-step guidance designed to help you push the HR Easy Button and build systems that last.
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AI Isn’t the Problem — Your Prompts Are
Learn how to use AI effectively in your small business. Discover Salt & Light Advisors’ 4-step prompt formula to make AI your silent business partner.
How Do We Retain Top Talent? (Hint: It’s Not Just About Pay)
Retaining top talent isn't just about pay and perks. New data from the CEO Academy reveals that flexible, consistent, and employee-driven scheduling practices are among the most effective, yet underused, retention strategies. Here's why now is the time to rethink how you support your team.
You Can’t Train People to Care
A CEO recently asked if he needed to train his team on work ethic. My answer? You can’t train people to care but you can train standards. If your culture feels off or your productivity is shaky, this post walks through the leadership work that actually creates results.
Do You Feel Confident in Your Hiring Process?
Struggling with a messy hiring process? Discover how our one-month transformation strategy—featuring tiered hiring guides, expert consultations, and targeted training—streamlined recruitment, ensured legal compliance, and delivered results on a tight budget.
When It’s Time to Cut a Low Performer (Legally & Confidently)
Letting go of a low-performing employee is never easy, but keeping the wrong person too long can cost your business more than you realize. Learn the key signs that it’s time to move on and how to handle terminations legally and confidently while protecting your company and culture.
Finding Right People
Struggling to find the right people for your team? Whether you're handling hiring yourself or need expert help, we’ve got strategies and trusted partners to streamline the process. Learn how to attract top talent and make the best hiring decisions for your business.
Most Small Business Owners Work 60+ Hours a Week - Here’s How to Cut That in Half
Struggling to manage it all as a small business owner? Discover how we helped a construction CEO define roles, streamline tasks, and hire the right support to take his business to the next level.