Blog - Your HR

09Feb

When a Salary Isn’t Really a Salary: A Story Every Small Business Owner Needs to Hear

A few months ago, I was sitting in the office of a small manufacturing client just outside Kansas City. It was a normal Thursday morning, sunlight coming through the front…

05Feb

by Paul Sackett

Consultation

When Growth Sneaks Up on You: How One Conversation Turned Into a Bigger Question About HR

The other night I was out with a group of friends. Nothing formal. No name tags. No networking agenda. Just one of those casual evenings where conversations bounce from kids,…

The cost of "we've always done it this way"

02Feb

by Paul Sackett

Entrepreneurs

Why “We’ve Always Done It This Way” Is Costing You More Than You Think

One of my favorite parts of working with small business owners is hearing the origin story—how they started, the early risks they took, the long nights, the first hire, and…

What Small Business Owners Can't Afford to Ignore

16Jan

by Paul Sackett

Consultation

HR in 2026: What Small Business Owners Can’t Afford to Ignore

Every year, there are predictions about the future of work. Most are written for large companies with deep HR teams, legal departments, and the luxury of experimenting before acting. That’s…

02Dec

by Paul Sackett

Consultation

When AI Isn’t Enough: A Story Every Small Business Owner Should Hear

A few weeks ago, a small business owner I know, we’ll call him Mark, sent me a message that sounded equally proud and relieved. “Paul, I finally did it. I…

15Nov

by Paul Sackett

Consultation

Forecasting 2026: Wage Increase Trends and What Businesses Need to Know

As business owners look ahead to 2026, one question keeps coming up in boardrooms, planning meetings, and year-end budget sessions: How much will we need to increase wages next year?…

13Jan

by Paul Sackett

Leadership

Navigating Workplace Investigations: A Guide for Small Business Owners

In the dynamic environment of small businesses, challenges such as employee disputes, allegations of misconduct, or policy violations are inevitable. Addressing these issues promptly and effectively is crucial to maintaining…

20Dec

by Paul Sackett

Consultation

Navigating New Employment Laws in 2025: A Guide for Missouri and Kansas Small Businesses

As 2025 begins, small business owners in Missouri and Kansas face a familiar challenge: staying compliant with ever-changing employment laws. Federal updates and state-specific regulations in Kansas and Missouri demand…

20Nov

by Paul Sackett

Uncategorized

Workforce Planning: Preparing for 2025

As we approach the start of the fourth quarter, it's the perfect time for businesses to reassess their workforce strategies for the year ahead. The final months of the year…

Paul Sackett

With 30 years of experience in HR, my career began in an unexpected place—sales. Armed with a degree in Public Relations, I spent my early years in Advertising Sales, working across radio and newspapers. My journey took a pivotal turn during a sales training program, where I was introduced to the world of HR. Though unfamiliar with it at the time, I quickly found my calling and have been passionate about the field ever since.

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