Welcome to the Salt & Light Blog
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.
What You’ll Find Here
Practical HR How-To’s – Clear, actionable steps for hiring, compliance, and people management.
Leadership Insights – Real stories and tools to help you lead with calm confidence.
Culture & Systems – Strategies to strengthen your team and simplify your operations.
Member Highlights – Lessons and wins from inside our HR in a Box community.
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Fractional. Outsourced. Partnerships.
Tired of check-the-box HR? Salt & Light Advisors offers something better, Fractional Partnerships that embed executive-level HR strategy into your business. Whether you’re focused on compliance or scaling with confidence, our tailored CORE, GROWTH, and TRANSFORM packages meet you where you are and grow with you. This is your sign to stop DIY-ing HR and start building something better with a partner who gets it.
We've Been Busy... Drinking Our Own Kool-Aid
At Salt & Light Advisors, we're making it easier than ever to partner with us. We've clarified our services into three simple paths — Core, Growth, and Transform — so you can find the HR support that's the perfect fit for your business. Whether you need steady monthly guidance, custom project help, or full-scale transformation, we've got you covered. Let's make some HR magic together!
Real Stories. Real Business Impact.
Last week alone, Salt & Light Advisors signed a new client, led a multi-state retreat, completed two HR audits, and expanded our team—all while preparing for a major strategy session. These aren’t just wins. They’re evidence of deep-rooted impact and years of faithful work bearing fruit. Here’s why our clients stay, grow, and refer—and how we’re expanding in 2025.
The Strategic HR Shift: From Chaos to Clarity
HR isn't just about paperwork—it’s the foundation of a thriving business. Many companies struggle with high turnover, compliance confusion, and leadership gaps. Learn how strategic HR planning and leadership development can create clarity, strengthen culture, and drive business success.
Why a Fractional HR Leader Could Save Your Business $100K+ - Starting Now
Scaling your business requires strategic decisions, especially when it comes to managing your people. A fractional HR leader offers the expertise to elevate your business without the costs of a full-time hire. From streamlining hiring and boosting employee retention to ensuring compliance and maximizing efficiency, fractional HR leadership delivers impactful solutions tailored to your needs—all while saving over $100,000 annually. Discover how Salt & Light Advisors can help your business thrive with smarter, scalable HR strategies.
Why HR Should Be a Priority for Your Business Growth in 2025
HR might not be at the top of your to-do list, but in 2025, ignoring it could mean stifling your business growth. From AI integration to leadership development, discover the top trends shaping the HR landscape and why they matter to your success.
Strategic Workforce Planning
Strategic workforce planning helps small businesses align their talent needs with business goals, ensuring resources are optimized and hiring decisions are strategic. The process begins by defining business objectives, assessing the current workforce, and identifying future talent requirements. By analyzing external factors such as labor market trends and economic conditions, businesses can create a hiring plan that prioritizes critical roles, leverages internal talent, and builds retention strategies. Regular monitoring and adjustments ensure the plan stays aligned with evolving business needs. This approach empowers businesses to attract, develop, and retain the talent necessary for sustained growth and success.
10 Bite-Sized Leadership Tips That Will Transform Your Business This Year
A strategic plan isn’t just for big corporations—it’s a game-changer for small businesses too. Here’s why it matters and how it drives success.