You’re Not Supposed to Be Their Therapist
You’re Not Supposed to Be Their Therapist - Managing Emotional Employees By VICKY BROWN You’re Not Supposed to Be Their Therapist - And That’s a Good Thing If you’re a…
Before You Add Your Friend to Payroll… Let’s Talk.
Before You Add Your Friend to Payroll… Let’s Talk. By VICKY BROWN Hiring a Friend Sounds Easy - Until It Isn’t Hiring a friend often starts with the best intentions.…
But They Have So Much Potential
But They Have So Much Potential… By VICKY BROWN Every small business owner eventually faces a moment they don’t want to talk about - the moment when you realize you’re…
The Worst Hiring Advice I’ve Ever Heard
The Worst Hiring Advice I’ve Ever Heard (And What to Do Instead) By VICKY BROWN Hiring is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make as a business owner…
The Wrong Way to Handle Employee Complaints
The Wrong Way to Handle Employee Complaints By VICKY BROWN Why Complaints Are Not the Enemy For many small business owners, employee complaints feel like personal attacks. That discomfort often…
Internal Investigations: When to DIY, When to Call in Help
Internal Investigations: When to DIY, When to Call in Help By VICKY BROWN When a Complaint Isn’t Just a Complaint If you're a small business owner, there’s a good chance…
What to Do When an Employee Threatens to Get a Lawyer
What to Do When an Employee Threatens to Get a Lawyer By VICKY BROWN Running a small business isn’t just about your product, your vision, or your bottom line. It’s…
What’s a Hostile Work Environment – Really
What’s a “Hostile Work Environment,” Really? By VICKY BROWN If you’re leading a small business or a growing team, you’ve likely heard the phrase “hostile work environment.” It’s dropped in…
Employee Complaints You Can’t Ignore – Even if They Sound Silly
Employee Complaints You Can’t Ignore – Even if They Sound Silly By VICKY BROWN If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “That sounds like a personal issue - they’ll work it…
What Can Actually Get You Sued (And What Probably Won’t)
What Can Actually Get You Sued (And What Probably Won’t) By VICKY BROWN Small business owners hear a lot about legal danger. Handbooks, policies, personality, “culture fit” - it can…