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How Do I Scale Company Culture as My Small Business Grows?
In this week’s podcast episode, Sabrina talks about Scaling HR as your small business grows. She breaks down the areas to scale into 3...

Sabrina Baker
Jul 84 min read


Founder vs. CEO: 3 Small Business HR Scenarios Where Your Approach Should Change
Learn how to tailor your HR approach for Founder vs. Hired CEOs. Episode 10 of The HR Connection explores 3 real scenarios that show why it matters.

Sabrina Baker
Jul 72 min read


What No One Tells You About Small Employer HR Tech Implementations: An Interview with Our Payroll & Operations Manager
Thinking about HR tech for your small business? Discover what really happens after you sign the contract—from messy data to missed timelines—in this no-fluff interview with our Payroll & Ops Manager.

Marie Rolston
Jul 14 min read


Agility as a Culture-Building Superpower
In the world of small employers, culture isn’t just an HR buzzword. It’s the air everyone breathes. Whether intentional or not, culture...

Marie Rolston
Jun 173 min read


What is the #1 Compliance Gap for Small Employers….(and how to fix it)
On this week’s episode of The HR Connection, Sabrina breaks down the biggest HR gaps we see when onboarding with new small employer...

Marie Rolston
Jun 34 min read


How Can Small Employers Prevent HR Burnout and Protect Their Energy?- 3 Ways to Protect Your Energy
Feeling overwhelmed as an HR team of one? Learn how to prevent burnout and protect your energy while managing HR in a small business.

Sabrina Baker
Apr 214 min read


Which HR Metrics Are Often Overlooked Yet Crucial for Small Employers?
Most small business HR pros skip the metrics that actually matter. Learn which overlooked HR data points can help you prove your value, boost credibility, and make smarter decisions—even with a team under 50.
Sabrina Baker
Apr 144 min read


How Can Small Employer HR Professionals Gain Leadership Buy-In and Build Credibility?
In our last post, I talked about how no one really advocates for small employer HR so those managing HR in these environments will have...
Sabrina Baker
Apr 74 min read


What Are the Hidden Costs of Underinvesting in Small Employer HR, and How Can ROI Be Proven to Leadership?
May I be brutally honest for a second? When we come into a new client partnership we often find their HR infrastructure and strategy to...
Sabrina Baker
Mar 314 min read


Who Advocates for Small Employer HR? Shifting from a Compliance Necessity to Business Partner
One thing that is consistent between small and large employers is that while HR is advocating for employees, no one is advocating for HR....

Sabrina Baker
Mar 246 min read


5 Small Employer HR Hacks: Free and Low-Cost Tools to Make Your Job Easier
HR in a small employer setting is not the same as it is in it’s larger counterpart. With limited resources and no dedicated HR team,...
Sabrina Baker
Mar 175 min read


How Can Small Employers Effectively Prioritize and Streamline HR Responsibilities?
Managing HR in a small employer (1-500 employees) means being a recruiter, compliance officer, payroll specialist, benefits manager, and...
Sabrina Baker
Mar 104 min read


Why Is HR Often Isolated in Small Employers, and How Can the Right Support Be Found?
HR in small businesses isn’t just a smaller version of corporate HR—it’s an entirely different challenge. From limited resources to wearing

Marie Rolston
Mar 35 min read


3 Stories Every Small Employer Need to Tell Over and Over Again
Learn how storytelling can transform your small business! This blog explores three powerful stories every small employer (1-500 employees)
Sabrina Baker
Feb 175 min read


Top 4 ways a Small Employer (1-500 employees) can start an employer brand strategy today!
Let’s be real—small employers don’t always have the budget (or time) for big employer branding initiatives. But here’s the thing:...
Daniel Jimenez
Feb 105 min read


Recruitment on a Budget: Creative Strategies for Employers to Stand Out
Recruiting talent is hard enough when you are working with a big budget. How about when you're not? Let's just say the challenge...

Marie Rolston
Feb 37 min read


Earn or Learn: Employees in a Small Organization Need One or the Other
In nearly 14 years of leading my own small business and offering fractional HR support to other small employers, one thing stands out....

Sabrina Baker
Jan 273 min read


5 Traditional HR Tasks all Leaders Should Know How To Do
Are you managing HR in a small employer who often comes in to work with a plan, only to realize at the end of the day that nothing on...

Marie Rolston
Jan 208 min read


HR for Small Employers: What Structure is Right Based on Employee Population
Throughout my HR career, I've worked with organizations of all shapes and sizes, from big-box retailers and privately owned shops to...

Marie Rolston
Jan 134 min read


The Top 5 HR challenges Small Employers Face
There are a few hills I will die on. One of them involves screaming from the rooftops that managing HR in a small employer (1-500...

Sabrina Baker
Jan 65 min read

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