SmallBiz HR Mastery

Melissa Mellott • January 9, 2024

If you answered yes to the question, chances are you need some form of HR. While you may not need a full-time HR professional, there are many challenges employers are facing today. Attracting top talent, retaining good talent, complying with labor and employment laws, maintaining proper documentation throughout the employee life cycle, and navigating unemployment compensation benefits, are a few that immediately come to mind.


Attracting the right talent goes far beyond company culture. Ironically, while the intention behind seeking culture fit is to attract the perfect employee, it ultimately fails to attract and retain top talent. Placing excessive emphasis on culture fit causes teams to overlook highly qualified candidates who possess valuable skills and capabilities. Moreover, it can make employees feel the need to conform or suppress their authentic selves.


As an employer, did you know that the termination reason you put on an unemployment claim may automatically guarantee unemployment compensation benefits to the employee? I have seen numerous unemployment compensation claims that say, “poor performance”. Without the ability to prove the act of poor performance was intentional, employers are on the hook to pay these benefits.


With most states being at-will, it has become best practice (and I would argue a necessity) for employers to document employee behaviors such as poor performance, frequent absences, and policy violations. Without proper documentation, employees may have a case for wrongful termination. 


Many states have specific labor and employment laws, coupled with specific pay practices that must be followed. If you employ individuals, know your rights and responsibilities to reduce unnecessary fines, and even worse, the potential to be shut down! 


HR is full of myths and employee issues. You do not know what you do not know! If you would like to learn more about the world of HR as it is seen today, join me on January 25, 2024 for a seminar packed full of practical strategies that will elevate your business to new heights.


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