The Complete Small Business Human Resources (HR) Guide

Are you hiring and retaining the best employees for your small business? Are you in compliance with employee laws? Is your business prepared to support your growth?

Small business human resources guide — Are you ready to transform your small business approach to HR? (photo source)

This multi-part tutorial series will help you put together all the Human Resource (HR) components a thriving small business needs to manage their employees right. In it, you'll learn how to put in place professional employee processes, such as:

Hire and retain the best talent, as well as offering competitive pay.
Build a company culture that's inclusive, that you can be proud of.
Put together your employee handbook and training programs.
Set up effective communication streams in your business.
Comply with human resources requirements and laws.
Get set up with the best HR software and systems.

We'll also help you troubleshoot issues, plan ahead to avoid costly mistakes, and more.

Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready to transform your small business. Let's begin working through this small business Human Resources guide:

Posts in this series

How to Hire Your First Employees
Learn what to do if you need to start hiring staff for your business. How do you find the right candidates, how do you interview them, and more?
Andrew Blackman
6 Dec 2022
Business
How to Build a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace
Learn how to build a culture of diversity and inclusion in your workplace. We cover structures to develop, training, communication, best practices, and more.
Andrew Blackman
13 Apr 2017
Business
How to Write an Employee Handbook (For Your Small Business)
Learn what an employee handbook is, why your small business may need one, and what should go in it. You'll also find some templates to use to create your own.
Andrew Blackman
14 Feb 2023
Business
How to Offer Competitive Small Business Pay & Benefits
Offering competitive salaries and small business benefits packages is essential for hiring and retaining top employees. Learn how to pay the right amount.
Andrew Blackman
21 Feb 2022
Business
How to Make a Great Employee Training Plan (For Small Business)
In this tutorial, we’ll look at how small businesses can create an employee training plan and provide better training opportunities to employees.
Andrew Blackman
31 Aug 2021
Business
Small Business HR: How to Communicate With Employees Better
Learn techniques to communicate effectively with employees. You’ll get some solid pointers for improving employee communication in your small business.
Andrew Blackman
18 Feb 2023
Business
What Are the Important HR Requirements for Small Business?
Learn about the basic human resources (HR) requirements for small business, such as workplace safety, employment law, record-keeping, and pay and benefits.
Andrew Blackman
7 Sep 2017
Business
How to Handle Important Employees Who Want to Quit
What do you do when an important employee quits? Learn how to deal with an employee resignation or termination effectively in your small business.
Andrew Blackman
27 Oct 2021
Business
20 Worst Small Business HR Issues (+How to Deal With Them)
In this tutorial, we’re going to look at some of the worst HR issues that a small business may have to deal with, and how to handle handle them right.
Andrew Blackman
22 Sep 2022
Business
How to Outsource Your HR Using the Best Service Companies
Learn about HR outsourcing for small businesses. See how it works and why you should consider it, and get details of some of the top HR service providers.
Andrew Blackman
10 Nov 2017
Business
15 Important HR Basics for Every Small Business Owner
In this article, we’ll go through 15 human resources basics that every small business owner should know, with links to more resources.
Andrew Blackman
24 Nov 2017
Business
How to Hire Workers With Disabilities (+5 Business Benefits)
Learn the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. We’ll look at hiring, retention strategies, and success stories.
Andrew Blackman
3 Dec 2017
Business
10 Best HR Software Solutions for Your Small Business (2018)
Discover the 10 best HR software solutions available for small businesses today, with a brief overview of their main features and benefits.
Andrew Blackman
22 Dec 2017
Business