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3 Myths About HR That Could Be Hurting Your Small Business
CPR debunks 3 HR myths that small business owners often believe that can be detrimental to their business.
Here Are 3 Signs You Should Hire an HR Consultant This Year
CPR calls out three signs for small business owners and why they should hire an HR consultant due to evolving compliance issues.
A Small Business Owner's Blueprint to Building a Fortress of Fairness – Part II
In part two of this blog post series, CPR provides small business owners a blueprint for preventing and avoiding discrimination claims offering a seven-point discrimination protection plan.
A Small Business Owner's Blueprint to Building a Fortress of Fairness – Part I
In part one of this blog post series, CPR provides small business owners a blueprint for preventing and avoiding discrimination claims offering a seven-point discrimination protection plan.
The Small Business’ Essential HR Roadmap for January
CPR offers small business owners HR tasks to focus on refreshing at the beginning of the year.
Don't Make These 5 Small Business HR Mistakes in 2025
CPR provides the 5 mistakes that small businesses should refrain from taking into the new year as they assess their HR procedures and practices.
Handling Employee Off-Duty Conduct Without Legal Backlash in Your Small Business
CPR provides guidance to small businesses on how to handle employee off-duty conduct without getting into legal trouble.
Demystifying Winter Holiday Traditions for Small Business Owners
CPR offers small business owners insight into winter holiday traditions that may affect their team and business and how to navigate and prepare.
10 Handbook Mistakes That Could Land Your Small Business in Hot Water – Part II
CPR educates small businesses on the last five mistakes to avoid when developing an employee handbook in Part II of this blog series.
10 Handbook Mistakes That Could Land Your Small Business in Hot Water – Part I
CPR educates small businesses on the first five mistakes to avoid when developing an employee handbook in Part I of this blog series.
Age Discrimination Blunders That Could Sink Your Small Business – Part II
CPR provides common age discrimination blunders for small business owners to avoid along with best practice solutions to implement.
Age Discrimination Blunders That Could Cost Your Small Business Everything – Part I
CPR provides small business owners facts and figures regarding older workers, benefits of older workers, and consequences for age discrimination.
Top 4 HR Trainings to Transform Your Small Business from Liability to Asset
CPR shares the top types of HR training small businesses should prioritize in their workplace to avoid legal pitfalls and maintain a well trained workforce.
The High-Stakes Gamble of Withholding Employee Pay for Unreturned Company Property
In this blog post, CPR explains why withholding an employee's pay for unreturned company property is not a great idea due to the legal ramifications.
Top 6 Ways Manage the Minefield of Political Talk in Your Small Business – Part II
In Part II of this blog series, CPR shares ways for small business owners to manage the minefield of political talk amongst employees.
Top 6 Ways to Manage the Minefield of Political Talk in Your Small Business – Part I
In Part I of this blog series, CPR shares ways for small business owners to manage the minefield of political talk amongst employees.
Why the Independent Contractor Shortcut for Temporary Workers Could Cost You Big
CPR shares why the controversial independent contractor shortcut for temporary workers could cost small businesses big and offers some alternatives.
Why Small Business Owners Can't Afford to Skip Background Checks – Part III
In Part III of this blog post, CPR describes the steps small business owners can take to implement a background check process for candidates and employees.
Why Small Business Owners Can't Afford to Skip Background Checks – Part II
In Part II of this blog post, CPR describes the types of background checks small businesses should consider for candidates and employees.
Why Small Business Owners Can't Afford to Skip Background Checks – Part I
In Part I of this blog post, CPR explains why investing in background checks is so important for small business owners and when they are necessary.