Idomeneo
@idoent.bsky.social
HR for Entrepreneurs
Hi, I’m Vicky, CEO of Idomeneo and host of the "More Human More Resources" podcast. This feed is all about HR straight talk in bite-sized, actionable steps to make HR less scary and more human, so you can run your business.
Hi, I’m Vicky, CEO of Idomeneo and host of the "More Human More Resources" podcast. This feed is all about HR straight talk in bite-sized, actionable steps to make HR less scary and more human, so you can run your business.
From resume screening tools to job post “optimization,” AI technologies promise speed and efficiency. But if you’re not asking the right questions about how they work, you might be opening your business up to serious risk.
https://bit.ly/3LBt5Co
https://bit.ly/3LBt5Co
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
From resume screening tools to job post “optimization,” AI technologies promise speed and efficiency. But if you’re not asking the right questions about how they work, you might be opening your business up to serious risk.
https://bit.ly/3LBt5Co
https://bit.ly/3LBt5Co
In this episode, I unpack what the phrase “hostile work environment” really means — and just as importantly, what it doesn’t. If you’re a small business owner or a first time leader hearing that term and feeling a chill go down your spine, this one is for you.
https://bit.ly/4oAEmBD
https://bit.ly/4oAEmBD
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In this episode, I unpack what the phrase “hostile work environment” really means — and just as importantly, what it doesn’t. If you’re a small business owner or a first time leader hearing that term and feeling a chill go down your spine, this one is for you.
https://bit.ly/4oAEmBD
https://bit.ly/4oAEmBD
When an employee brings you a complaint, it’s easy to think, “This isn’t a big deal.” But ignoring the wrong complaint - even if it sounds vague or dramatic - can land your business in hot water.
https://bit.ly/4hMoSb5
https://bit.ly/4hMoSb5
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
When an employee brings you a complaint, it’s easy to think, “This isn’t a big deal.” But ignoring the wrong complaint - even if it sounds vague or dramatic - can land your business in hot water.
https://bit.ly/4hMoSb5
https://bit.ly/4hMoSb5
California doesn’t mess around when it comes to final paychecks — and yet, it’s one of the areas where small business owners slip up the most. The rules are strict, the timelines are unforgiving, and the penalties can add up fast.
https://bit.ly/4oUfHHO
https://bit.ly/4oUfHHO
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
California doesn’t mess around when it comes to final paychecks — and yet, it’s one of the areas where small business owners slip up the most. The rules are strict, the timelines are unforgiving, and the penalties can add up fast.
https://bit.ly/4oUfHHO
https://bit.ly/4oUfHHO
You’re not trying to sound cold. Or angry. Or short. You’re just answering fast — between meetings, in line at the store, while juggling the million things that come with running a business.
https://bit.ly/4oiGmhN
https://bit.ly/4oiGmhN
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
You’re not trying to sound cold. Or angry. Or short. You’re just answering fast — between meetings, in line at the store, while juggling the million things that come with running a business.
https://bit.ly/4oiGmhN
https://bit.ly/4oiGmhN
This episode breaks down the issues that actually put entrepreneurs in legal danger (misclassification, wage-and-hour mistakes, retaliation, and poor documentation) and the ones that usually don’t - so you can put your energy where it counts.
https://bit.ly/4ofHMJX
https://bit.ly/4ofHMJX
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This episode breaks down the issues that actually put entrepreneurs in legal danger (misclassification, wage-and-hour mistakes, retaliation, and poor documentation) and the ones that usually don’t - so you can put your energy where it counts.
https://bit.ly/4ofHMJX
https://bit.ly/4ofHMJX
AI is changing everything — including how we hire, evaluate, and manage our teams.
But in California, the rules around using artificial intelligence in your HR process just got a lot more serious.
https://bit.ly/3We3hyp
But in California, the rules around using artificial intelligence in your HR process just got a lot more serious.
https://bit.ly/3We3hyp
October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
AI is changing everything — including how we hire, evaluate, and manage our teams.
But in California, the rules around using artificial intelligence in your HR process just got a lot more serious.
https://bit.ly/3We3hyp
But in California, the rules around using artificial intelligence in your HR process just got a lot more serious.
https://bit.ly/3We3hyp
Being “nice” might feel like the right thing to do as a leader - but when it comes at the cost of clarity, you’re setting your team (and yourself) up for confusion, frustration, and missed expectations.
https://bit.ly/4nslCD6
https://bit.ly/4nslCD6
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Being “nice” might feel like the right thing to do as a leader - but when it comes at the cost of clarity, you’re setting your team (and yourself) up for confusion, frustration, and missed expectations.
https://bit.ly/4nslCD6
https://bit.ly/4nslCD6
Thinking about bringing on an intern? Whether it's your first time or your tenth, there's a lot more to it than handing someone a laptop and calling it mentorship. This episode unpacks the legal and leadership responsibilities that come with internships.
https://bit.ly/4n3Dl3d
https://bit.ly/4n3Dl3d
October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thinking about bringing on an intern? Whether it's your first time or your tenth, there's a lot more to it than handing someone a laptop and calling it mentorship. This episode unpacks the legal and leadership responsibilities that come with internships.
https://bit.ly/4n3Dl3d
https://bit.ly/4n3Dl3d
Big Tech can afford billion-dollar experiments. You can’t - and you don’t need to.
In this episode, we’re diving into why copying Google’s or Amazon’s approach to AI is the fastest way to waste time, money, and trust inside your business.
https://bit.ly/4n2qT3I
In this episode, we’re diving into why copying Google’s or Amazon’s approach to AI is the fastest way to waste time, money, and trust inside your business.
https://bit.ly/4n2qT3I
October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Big Tech can afford billion-dollar experiments. You can’t - and you don’t need to.
In this episode, we’re diving into why copying Google’s or Amazon’s approach to AI is the fastest way to waste time, money, and trust inside your business.
https://bit.ly/4n2qT3I
In this episode, we’re diving into why copying Google’s or Amazon’s approach to AI is the fastest way to waste time, money, and trust inside your business.
https://bit.ly/4n2qT3I
Paid sick leave is the law in California - even if you only have one employee. But understanding exactly how it works? That’s where a lot of business owners get tripped up.
https://bit.ly/4h00kLr
https://bit.ly/4h00kLr
October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Paid sick leave is the law in California - even if you only have one employee. But understanding exactly how it works? That’s where a lot of business owners get tripped up.
https://bit.ly/4h00kLr
https://bit.ly/4h00kLr
Turning a team member into your in-house influencer can feel like free, authentic marketing - but it’s also a legal and reputational minefield if you wing it.
In this episode, I break down what actually changes the moment an employee starts posting for your brand.
https://bit.ly/3IVCFPw
In this episode, I break down what actually changes the moment an employee starts posting for your brand.
https://bit.ly/3IVCFPw
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Turning a team member into your in-house influencer can feel like free, authentic marketing - but it’s also a legal and reputational minefield if you wing it.
In this episode, I break down what actually changes the moment an employee starts posting for your brand.
https://bit.ly/3IVCFPw
In this episode, I break down what actually changes the moment an employee starts posting for your brand.
https://bit.ly/3IVCFPw
California is raising the bar on how employers use AI in the workplace — and small business owners are officially on the hook. Starting October 1, 2025, new regulations go into effect that govern automated decision systems used in hiring, promotions, pay decisions, and more.
https://bit.ly/4pFLDko
https://bit.ly/4pFLDko
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
California is raising the bar on how employers use AI in the workplace — and small business owners are officially on the hook. Starting October 1, 2025, new regulations go into effect that govern automated decision systems used in hiring, promotions, pay decisions, and more.
https://bit.ly/4pFLDko
https://bit.ly/4pFLDko
When the world feels heavy, your team carries that weight too. And as the leader, you’re not just steering the ship. You’re setting the emotional tone for everyone on board.
If you’ve been wondering how to support your people without burning yourself out, this one’s for you.
https://bit.ly/3HWuZMj
If you’ve been wondering how to support your people without burning yourself out, this one’s for you.
https://bit.ly/3HWuZMj
September 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When the world feels heavy, your team carries that weight too. And as the leader, you’re not just steering the ship. You’re setting the emotional tone for everyone on board.
If you’ve been wondering how to support your people without burning yourself out, this one’s for you.
https://bit.ly/3HWuZMj
If you’ve been wondering how to support your people without burning yourself out, this one’s for you.
https://bit.ly/3HWuZMj
If everyone on your team - including you - feels drained, stressed, and joyless, it’s time to ask a better question: Are we having fun yet?
If it’s all pressure and no payoff - then you’re not just at risk of burnout. You’re already there.
https://bit.ly/3IsugCU
If it’s all pressure and no payoff - then you’re not just at risk of burnout. You’re already there.
https://bit.ly/3IsugCU
September 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If everyone on your team - including you - feels drained, stressed, and joyless, it’s time to ask a better question: Are we having fun yet?
If it’s all pressure and no payoff - then you’re not just at risk of burnout. You’re already there.
https://bit.ly/3IsugCU
If it’s all pressure and no payoff - then you’re not just at risk of burnout. You’re already there.
https://bit.ly/3IsugCU
AI is everywhere - and for entrepreneurs juggling limited time and budget, the idea of swapping human employees for AI tools can sound like a dream.
In this episode, we unpack the real question behind the AI hype
https://bit.ly/4mZ7lyf
In this episode, we unpack the real question behind the AI hype
https://bit.ly/4mZ7lyf
September 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
AI is everywhere - and for entrepreneurs juggling limited time and budget, the idea of swapping human employees for AI tools can sound like a dream.
In this episode, we unpack the real question behind the AI hype
https://bit.ly/4mZ7lyf
In this episode, we unpack the real question behind the AI hype
https://bit.ly/4mZ7lyf
When the pressure keeps piling up - from politics, the economy, team issues, compliance changes, and just the sheer weight of real life - it’s easy to feel like you're barely holding the roof up. This is real talk for entrepreneurs: not a pep talk, but a leadership reset.
https://bit.ly/4mNbiGg
https://bit.ly/4mNbiGg
September 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When the pressure keeps piling up - from politics, the economy, team issues, compliance changes, and just the sheer weight of real life - it’s easy to feel like you're barely holding the roof up. This is real talk for entrepreneurs: not a pep talk, but a leadership reset.
https://bit.ly/4mNbiGg
https://bit.ly/4mNbiGg
Everyone’s using AI-powered notetakers - but no one’s talking about the risks. From legal exposure to client trust, that quiet little bot in your meeting could be creating big problems behind the scenes.
https://bit.ly/3USbVBW
https://bit.ly/3USbVBW
September 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Everyone’s using AI-powered notetakers - but no one’s talking about the risks. From legal exposure to client trust, that quiet little bot in your meeting could be creating big problems behind the scenes.
https://bit.ly/3USbVBW
https://bit.ly/3USbVBW
Let’s be real — the new California minimum wage might not sound like a headline that applies to you. But if you’ve got a team, a payroll system, or even one salaried employee, you need to know what this change is going to set in motion
https://bit.ly/426YLVz
https://bit.ly/426YLVz
September 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Let’s be real — the new California minimum wage might not sound like a headline that applies to you. But if you’ve got a team, a payroll system, or even one salaried employee, you need to know what this change is going to set in motion
https://bit.ly/426YLVz
https://bit.ly/426YLVz
If you’re running a business in Washington, this episode is your compliance lifeline. From how you hire to how you handle layoffs, a wave of new rules is reshaping what it means to be an employer in the Evergreen State.
https://bit.ly/4mFmnJg
https://bit.ly/4mFmnJg
August 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If you’re running a business in Washington, this episode is your compliance lifeline. From how you hire to how you handle layoffs, a wave of new rules is reshaping what it means to be an employer in the Evergreen State.
https://bit.ly/4mFmnJg
https://bit.ly/4mFmnJg
Remote work might be here to stay, but it comes with risks that most small business owners haven’t even begun to think about.
https://bit.ly/3Jt5PFP
https://bit.ly/3Jt5PFP
August 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Remote work might be here to stay, but it comes with risks that most small business owners haven’t even begun to think about.
https://bit.ly/3Jt5PFP
https://bit.ly/3Jt5PFP
Social media and the workplace - it’s a combination more powerful (and risky) than you might think.
What happens when your team takes their workday to TikTok, “day in the life” videos to “story time” rants about coworkers. It’s not just about content - it’s about compliance.
https://bit.ly/4g3Zf4R
What happens when your team takes their workday to TikTok, “day in the life” videos to “story time” rants about coworkers. It’s not just about content - it’s about compliance.
https://bit.ly/4g3Zf4R
August 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Social media and the workplace - it’s a combination more powerful (and risky) than you might think.
What happens when your team takes their workday to TikTok, “day in the life” videos to “story time” rants about coworkers. It’s not just about content - it’s about compliance.
https://bit.ly/4g3Zf4R
What happens when your team takes their workday to TikTok, “day in the life” videos to “story time” rants about coworkers. It’s not just about content - it’s about compliance.
https://bit.ly/4g3Zf4R
Think the changes in Part 1 were big? There’s even more packed into the American Families and Workers Tax Relief Act of 2025 — and it’s coming for your retirement plans, student loan benefits, dependent care programs, and compliance deadlines.
https://bit.ly/3Jm3KLH
https://bit.ly/3Jm3KLH
August 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Think the changes in Part 1 were big? There’s even more packed into the American Families and Workers Tax Relief Act of 2025 — and it’s coming for your retirement plans, student loan benefits, dependent care programs, and compliance deadlines.
https://bit.ly/3Jm3KLH
https://bit.ly/3Jm3KLH
Starting January 1, 2025, New York State made history as the first in the nation to require 20 hours of paid prenatal leave for all private-sector employees — no waiting periods, no accruals, and no exceptions for part-timers or new hires.
https://bit.ly/4lmC8n3
https://bit.ly/4lmC8n3
August 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Starting January 1, 2025, New York State made history as the first in the nation to require 20 hours of paid prenatal leave for all private-sector employees — no waiting periods, no accruals, and no exceptions for part-timers or new hires.
https://bit.ly/4lmC8n3
https://bit.ly/4lmC8n3