Human Resources
Do Small Businesses Have to Pay Overtime? The Real Rules
Overtime laws don’t stop at your tiny payroll. Here’s what small businesses really need to know.
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Employee Retention Strategies That Don’t Require a Ping-Pong Table
Employee retention strategies small businesses can actually afford. Forget ping-pong tables—here’s how to keep your best people.
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The Employee Onboarding Experience That Doesn’t Feel Like a DMV Visit
Tired of onboarding that feels like standing in line at the DMV? Here’s how to make it actually welcoming (and funny).
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How to Handle Employee Resignations Like a Pro (Instead of Taking It Personally)
Learn how to handle employee resignations without losing your cool or your operational flow.
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Do I Need Workers' Comp for My First Hire? (And What Happens If I Skip It)
Thinking about hiring your first employee? Here's what you need to know about workers' comp insurance, and why skipping it could cost you a lot more than you think.
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How to Write a Job Posting That Attracts the Right People
Still using generic job templates? Here’s how to write a clear, honest job posting that attracts real humans, not buzzword bingo champions.
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Why Your Employee Handbook Is Just a Sad PDF (And How to Fix It)
Most small business handbooks are unread, outdated, and unhelpful. Here's how to create one that sets expectations, protects you, and gets used.
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Hiring Mistakes That Can Cost You: How We Beat a False Unemployment Claim
We hired someone, they immediately went on leave, quit, and filed for unemployment. Here's how we protected ourselves — and why documentation matters.
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The HR Hat: Welcome to the Team, Please Ignore the Chaos
Welcome to The HR Hat, where we talk about hiring, firing, and everything in between — like trying not to lose your mind before lunch.