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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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Stop Hustling Harder: 5 Power Moves to Get More Results with Less
Stop hustling harder and start scaling smarter. Here are 5 power moves you can implement right now to unlock growth without burnout.
What Is HR in a Box? A Smarter Way to Build Your HR Function
HR in a Box is a smarter, more affordable way to manage HR without hiring a full-time team. From uncovering compliance risks to building strong people practices, this membership gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence you need to lead well.
Hiring & Onboarding: The Hidden Growth Lever Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore
Most small businesses focus on sales and operations but ignore the real growth lever—hiring & onboarding. The truth? Poor onboarding causes turnover, wasted time, and lost money. With the right system, you can boost retention, save thousands, and build a team that sticks.
Independent Contractor or Employee? What the New DOL Rule Means for Employers in 2025
The Department of Labor’s new rule on worker classification goes into effect March 11, 2025. Here’s what employers need to know about the updated factors, compliance risks, and why misclassification could cost your business big.
Lift Your Hiring Strategy into High Gear in 2025
Hiring in 2025 is tougher than ever. SHRM data shows it takes over 44 days to fill a role, while top candidates are gone in just 10. That gap is costing businesses growth, culture, and revenue. Here’s how you can close it—and build a recruiting engine that actually works.
Navigating the Sea of Resistance
In just six years, employee support for organizational change plunged from 74% to 43%. That’s not change — that’s erosion. If you're a leader, the question isn’t if change is happening, but how you guide your team through it. With transparent communication, collaborative planning, training, and well-timed celebrations, you can transform fatigue into forward momentum.
Is Your Team Losing 1 in 6 Offers? Here's How to Fix That
Nearly 1 in 6 job offers are rejected—costing you time, money, and talent. Here’s why candidates say “no” and the exact steps to get them to “yes.”
When Should You Hire a Full-Time HR Professional?
Should your organization hire a full-time HR person—or wait? This blog breaks down national HR staffing ratios, common mistakes to avoid, and what to consider before making your first HR hire. Bonus: Learn how to set realistic expectations for hybrid roles and early-stage HR professionals.
Are You Classifying Your Employees Correctly?
Do you know if your employees are correctly classified as exempt or non-exempt? Misclassification can cost your business big—through fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage. In this blog, we unpack the Department of Labor’s rules, walk through the FLSA three-prong test, and highlight how your business can stay compliant and protect your bottom line.
Why Frontline Workers Are Leaving And What Smart Employers Are Doing About It
Frontline worker turnover is rising across every industry but some companies are beating the trend. How? By investing in employee-first tools, flexible HR systems, and meaningful development opportunities. In this post, we explore what top-performing organizations are doing differently—and how you can apply these strategies to improve retention and employee experience today.
What Can an Outsourced HR Professional Do for Your Business? More Than You Think
Many business owners think they don't need HR until problems arise. Here’s how outsourcing HR can elevate your operations, streamline processes, and drive growth—often in ways you didn’t expect.
Why HR Still Has a Bad Reputation And What to Do About It
From “compliance training” to “you’re being fired,” HR gets a bad reputation—especially among Gen Z. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how strategic HR can transform your culture and performance from the inside out.
The Top 3 ‘Scary’ Things in HR (and How to Conquer Them in 2025)
From legal risks due to poor documentation to the rising trend of employee ghosting, HR professionals face numerous challenges in 2025. Discover practical solutions to these common nightmares and enhance your organization's resilience.