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When "winging it" stops working
You don’t need HR. You need infrastructure. And a little foresight before the next fire drill. You can't scale on vibes and Airtable alone.
Claire Baker
2 min read


A case study in bad optics
Meanwhile, mistrust over the final paycheck was just one in a list of disagreements leading to a quickly deteriorating relationship
Claire Baker
4 min read


You don't need HR, you need help
Don't put up with a broken back office just because you don't want to deal with HR. A fast-growing startup needs someone with the operational range AND depth to think on their feet.
Claire Baker
1 min read


When the Worker's Comp Board goes overboard
A man claiming to represent the New York Workers' Comp Board had shown up at my client's home in upstate New York, demanding proof of coverage. It would have been laughable, except that it was real.
Claire Baker
2 min read


Meal and Rest Breaks: A Case Study
Everyone understands the need for workers to be able to take breaks during their shift, but meeting those requirements in a dynamic business
Claire Baker
5 min read


Meal and Rest Break Regulations by State
Breaks shorter than 30 minutes aren't required under Federal law. Breaks under 20 must be paid and included in overtime, PTO, and FTE calcul
Irshad Ullah and Claire Baker
7 min read


PEO or no? A deep dive into payroll models
Running the People side of your business takes a lot of work, but hiring a PEO comes with trade-offs that you may regret later.
Claire Baker
7 min read


How small teams stay compliant (or not)
You don’t need to live like this help is available. 🛟 Hiring an outside HR compliance consultant can help you identify the gaps in your co
Claire Baker
14 min read


Hacking HR complaints for better company culture
Many topics that fall under HR are subjective and have some element of unconscious bias at their core, making them a natural magnet for empl
Claire Baker
5 min read


5 reasons why compliance is important for businesses
Prioritizing compliance can not only help keep your company out of legal and financial trouble, it can help you attract and retain loyal cus
Claire Baker
6 min read
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