When I first started my own consulting business, in 2001, I was a sole owner/worker and thought I was on top of the world! I was really ready to have people knocking on my door, ready to use my incredible services. As any first time business owner … [Read more...] about Building Your Own “Field of Dreams”
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If You Don’t Own a Circus… You Shouldn’t Be Hiring Clowns!
A Layman's Journey to Effortless Human Resources, author Lola Kakes As a business owner, you want to expand your company by building a solid team, not a three-ring circus. There's a reason human resources work is often compared to … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Own a Circus… You Shouldn’t Be Hiring Clowns!
Managing Change
The elections are finally behind us and the political ads are over - at least for now. President Obama has reiterated that he is an agent for change - change in how government works, change in who we are in the global experience, change in many other … [Read more...] about Managing Change
Health Care Reform – Some thoughts
What's a small company to do if required to offer health insurance? This is a question many small business owners are facing. The federal government is gearing up to tell the American business owner: When or how to form a union When to provide … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform – Some thoughts
Understanding Diversity in the Workplace
As a business owner, consultant, and entrepreneur I have been told by many small business owners that "diversity" is really only applicable to larger businesses. When asked what diversity means to them (the small business owner), many respond it is … [Read more...] about Understanding Diversity in the Workplace
Carnival of HR for July 08
EffortlessHR is honored to be hosting this week's Carnival of HR. Thanks to HR Minion for keeping track and organizing the carnivals! As this is our first time hosting the carnival, please forgive any mistakes. Plenty of posts came in this week, so … [Read more...] about Carnival of HR for July 08
EffortlessHR.com Introduces New Pricing Model
We have been hard at work with our new pricing plans and are proud to announce that effective today, you can find our new pricing at http://www.effortlesshr.com/ Our lowest cost plan is just $29.95/month and includes a full featured online HR … [Read more...] about EffortlessHR.com Introduces New Pricing Model
Join EffortlessHR.com on Twitter and Facebook!
This post should have been made a long time ago. This is just friendly reminder that we are (and have been) on Twitter and Facebook. Twitter: http://twitter.com/effortlesshr Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34653399510 (for … [Read more...] about Join EffortlessHR.com on Twitter and Facebook!
Is Outsourcing Right for My Small Business?
There are so many options available during this difficult economic time to reduce costs. Trying to make the right decision regarding which way to go can be daunting. So many companies are making decisions that while thought to be short term, have … [Read more...] about Is Outsourcing Right for My Small Business?
Employee Handbooks – Yes or No
Over the years, as I consulted with small businesses, I was often asked if an employee handbook was necessary. The questions usually amounted to: - the cost of having an employee handbook written, - the number of employees (I only have one … [Read more...] about Employee Handbooks – Yes or No