Why Small Businesses Need Job Descriptions
Job descriptions, when done right, provide a good foundation in the employee/manager relationship. This is especially important in a small business where jobs can include a wide variety of duties and change quite a bit as the business grows. As I have mentioned in my previous posts, having HR basics like job descriptions can help […]
Tips for Managing HR as an Department of One
I was fortunate to start my HR career at companies with HR teams. I always had others to talk to when I got stuck and needed help. Now that I have moved into HR consulting, I work with and talk to small businesses where HR is covered by only one person, not a department. Tips […]
Why HR Is Important for All Business, Especially Small Businesses
While a small business does not necessarily need to employ a dedicated HR professional, it is important to have someone who manages the business’s HR needs. If you have employees, you need to be thinking about human resources. It’s that simple. Regardless of the size of your company, certain employees can be a liability; however, […]
Reimagning the Employee Performance Review
I need to make a confession about performance reviews: I hate them. I have colleagues in HR who see them as a necessary evil and some who even find them valuable. As for all the supervisors I have worked with during my HR career, I have never heard a single one get excited about having […]
Creating a Work-Life Balance
We live in a culture where the best employees are often seen as the people who work the longest hours. We often make sacrifices when it comes to family, friends and the things we enjoy in our free time all in the name of workplace success. The concept of work-life balance seems nice in theory, […]
Part Two: HR Basics for Small Businesses
HR Basics for Small Businesses Regardless of the size of your company, laying a good foundation with HR basics is necessary for the success of your business. In last week’s post on HR basics for small businesses, I looked at employee handbooks, meal break policies and employee file management. In this week’s post, we will […]
