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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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