by Doug Patten | 2025-03-29 | HR, SMBs, Training
In today’s fast-moving business environment, knowledge gaps and outdated training materials silently undermine even the most dedicated teams. Employees crave professional growth while organizations demand peak performance. Yet for small and mid-sized businesses,...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-22 | Compliance, HR, SMBs
For small and mid-sized businesses, compliance isn’t just a legal obligation – it’s a business imperative. Staying compliant with labor laws, tax regulations, health and safety standards, and HR documentation requirements can feel like walking a...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-15 | HR, Recruitment, SMBs, Talent Acquisition, Uncategorized
In today’s fiercely competitive talent market, small and medium-sized businesses face a paradox: while digital job boards have made it easier than ever to attract applicants, the resulting flood of resumes has created a new challenge that threatens hiring...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-08 | HR, Recruitment, SMBs, Talent Acquisition
In today’s competitive talent market, small and mid-sized businesses face a critical challenge: how to attract and secure top talent with limited resources. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Each hire significantly impacts your company’s performance,...
by Doug Patten | 2025-03-02 | Generative AI, HR, overview, SMBs, Uncategorized
In today’s ever evolving business landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just for tech giants and Fortune 500 companies. Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to transform their HR operations – from...
by Doug Patten | 2025-02-24 | HR, SMBs, Talent Acquisition
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, small and mid-sized business HR teams face an overwhelming challenge: finding and hiring the right talent while juggling countless other responsibilities. If you’re like most HR professionals in growing...
by Doug Patten | 2025-02-17 | HR, overview, SMBs, Talent Acquisition
For small and medium-sized business owners, staying compliant with training requirements while maintaining efficient operations has always been a delicate balance. Traditional approaches to employee training and documentation often feel like trying to fill a leaking...
by Doug Patten | 2025-02-09 | HR, SMBs, Uncategorized
The regulatory landscape for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is constantly evolving, and a new rule from the U.S. Treasury Department has introduced significant changes that business owners must now navigate. Under the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021, 32.6...
by Doug Patten | 2025-02-02 | HR, Recruitment, SMBs, Talent Acquisition, Uncategorized
For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), employee engagement is critical but often difficult to measure and manage effectively. Traditional approaches, such as annual surveys or exit interviews, provide only delayed insights – leaving HR teams scrambling to...
by Doug Patten | 2025-01-26 | Generative AI, HR, SMBs, Uncategorized
Let’s be honest: running HR in a small to medium-sized business is like playing a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. Just when you think you’ve handled one administrative challenge, three more pop up demanding your immediate attention. Between managing...
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