Plain-spoken HR for small business owners.
Practical articles on hiring, firing, work culture, absenteeism, and the small stuff that turns into the big stuff. Written by Rachelle Elliott — no jargon, no fluff.
- April 8, 2026
Myth: my business isn't big enough to prioritize work culture.
Whether you've thought about it or not, your business already has a work culture. Here's how to take the wheel.
4-minute read
- February 18, 2026
How to write interview questions that don't suck.
Five tips to shape interviews that actually predict job success — instead of just feeling like good interviews.
2-minute read
- December 9, 2025
Can I just hire my brother to do that?
Yes. Probably. Here are the four things you shouldn't do, though.
3-minute read
- October 14, 2025
Can I fire this guy? He's the worst.
Seven questions to ask yourself before you move toward termination — and what to do if you can't say yes to all of them.
4-minute read
- August 21, 2025
How to interview a job applicant.
Ten practical tips for conducting a job interview when you've never done it before.
5-minute read
- June 10, 2025
4 times your small business should make a degree-based hire.
Most jobs don't actually need a degree. Here are the four cases where they do — and what to do otherwise.
3-minute read
- March 22, 2025
15 interview questions to help you find reliable employees.
Fifteen questions you can ask to screen for the people who'll show up — and one signal to watch out for.
3-minute read
- March 15, 2025
How to improve employee absenteeism and reliability.
Five steps to address absenteeism: coverage, policy, metrics, communication, and screening.
4-minute read
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