Misfit Champions Sustainable Business Basics

Setting Up Effective HR in Your Small Business or Startup

Small businesses and start-ups require flexibility and the ability to pivot fast. As a result, creating structured Human Resource systems and practices are rarely prioritized. Sadly, the often-overlooked truth is that without efficient HR practices, the lack of strategy focused on employee performance, retention, and loyalty, will only lead to your business struggling to achieve its goals. Or worse it could lead to the complete downfall of your company.

Featuring tried and true tools, examples, and resources, entrepreneurs Art Epsey and Laura Bowser teach the nuts and bolts of HR for small businesses and startups including:

• Hiring
• Outsourcing
• Downsizing
• Onboarding
• DEI
• Cultivating culture
• Retention
• Dealing with problem employees
• Employment law basics.

For any business owner or student deliberately looking to develop a strong understanding of HR, consider this your crash course!