Ariane Laird

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, small businesses are especially susceptible to an economic slowdown, but this may be an opportunity to dust off your HR for small business projects. 

​Most employers are unaware of the legal challenges that could occur if an employee doesn't sign their employment agreement and policies before their first day of work. 

Find out how not to be one of them. 

How do you know when it's time to fire a long time employee? 

The answer is you don't, but discover the 6 signs that may help you shape your decision. 

Should you require your independent contractors to sign off on your policies?  For example, harassment, code of conduct, intellectual property, safety?

You've just had an epic experience with a customer service representative who effortlessly brings you down from the ceiling. You have a fleeting thought that they would be a great fit for your Customer Service team.  And you hang up the phone.  

This article is about helping you take the ‘fleeting’ out of your thoughts when you come across top talent.

Admit it. (No one's listening). You're still using paper HR documents & filing cabinets.

Download the zip file that contains a pre-assembled directory of electronic HR folders and sub-folders to instantly Marie Kondo your documents.  Guaranteed to spark joy. 

You're excited about launching your new employee handbook. Find out how to get your employees to be just as excited to sign it!

The language you're using in your employee handbook may inadvertently be preventing a transgender employee from coming forward to communicate their needs – and discomfort. 

Your first day with a new client as an HR consultant or HR contractor. You're ready! But even though you're a consummate professional, you still feel like your first day in daycare. Here are a few tips for Day 1.

You've likely seen this Amazon Go ad that resembles a futuristic grocery store from the Jetsons. 

I'm a big fan of increased efficiency as a consumer, but from an HR perspective, how will all these advancements affect retail jobs? Will they become extinct?