Ghosted by a New Hire? What to Do When They Disappear Before Day One
Ghosted by a New Hire? What to Do When They Disappear Before Day One You found the perfect candidate. You sent the offer. They accepted. And then… Nothing. No reply. No start date confirmation. No show on day one. You, my friend, just got ghosted. In the dating world, ghosting is rude. In the hiring […]
Help! My Employee Brought Their Mom to a Performance Review
Help! My Employee Brought Their Mom to a Performance Review Let’s set the scene: You schedule a routine performance review. Your employee shows up on time — and so does their mom. Wait, what? It sounds like something out of a sitcom, but it’s happening more than you think. From job interviews to performance reviews, […]
Are You Promoting People Who Can’t Manage?
Are You Promoting People Who Can’t Manage? Just because someone’s great at their job doesn’t mean they’ll be great at managing people. Yet it happens all the time — the top-performing employee gets promoted to a leadership role with zero training, and suddenly your star player is sinking… and taking the team down with them. […]
Are You Accidentally Playing Favorites at Work?
Are You Accidentally Playing Favorites at Work? Why Unintentional Favoritism Can Tank Morale — and Cost You Legally You might think you’re being fair. After all, you treat everyone with respect, you thank the team regularly, and hey — you even bought coffee for the office last week. But if you’re consistently assigning plum projects […]
Employee Mental Health Is Your Business — Even If You’re Not a Therapist
Employee Mental Health Is Your Business — Even If You’re Not a Therapist Your employee is crying in the break room. Another hasn’t shown up for days. A third is lashing out at coworkers for no apparent reason. You’re not a therapist — but you are their employer. So, what’s your responsibility here? The answer: […]
The Top 5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The Top 5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them) Let’s be real—no one starts a business because they love handling HR paperwork. But ignoring key HR tasks? That’s like driving without insurance. It might feel fine—until it doesn’t. At Consult HR Services, we’ve seen businesses pay the price for skipping the […]
What’s an IIPP — and Why Does Your Business Need One?
What’s an IIPP — and Why Does Your Business Need One? Spoiler alert: It’s not just another compliance form. An Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is your roadmap to keeping employees safe — and your business out of trouble. Wait, What’s an IIPP? If you’re a California employer, having an IIPP isn’t optional — […]
Hiring and Firing on a Hunch? Here’s Why That’s a Risky Game
Hiring and Firing on a Hunch? Here’s Why That’s a Risky Game Winging It with Hiring and Firing (Also known as: “We’ll just figure it out as we go.”) Hiring and firing are two of the most important decisions you make as a business owner. Yet too often, small business leaders operate on instinct — […]
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As temperatures rise across California, employers must be prepared to protect workers from heat illness. Heat Illness Prevention Requirements Cal/OSHA investigates heat-related incidents and complaints of hazards at outdoor worksites in industries such as agriculture, landscaping, and construction. These investigations ensure compliance […]
“It Was Just a Joke” — The Excuse That Could Cost Your Business Everything
“It Was Just a Joke” — The Excuse That Could Cost Your Business Everything “We Don’t Need That Here.” That’s what a lot of small business owners say about harassment prevention training — until something happens. A complaint. A lawsuit. A headline. Suddenly, they realize that hoping for the best isn’t a strategy. The Truth: […]