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How to make your exit interviews more useful
Advice from an HR consultant on running exit interviews that give you real answers and help you keep your best people. As an owner of
Summer PTO requests don’t have to wreck your business
Practical advice from an HR consultant in Raleigh on managing summer PTO requests fairly, avoiding legal risk, and keeping your team happy. As a small
Summer PTO requests don’t have to wreck your business
Practical advice from an HR consultant on managing summer PTO requests fairly, avoiding legal risk, and keeping your team happy. As a small business owner,
The Montani Minute – June 2026
Are you sure your contractors are actually contractors? If you’re using freelancers or independent contractors, this is worth paying attention to right now. The Department
Your performance conversations are costing you money
Advice from an HR consultant in North Carolina on making performance conversations count. Learn how documentation protects your business and drives real results. As an
Why AI-written HR documents could backfire on you
Advice from an HR consultant in Raleigh on the hidden risks of using AI to create your employment documents and HR processes. As a small
Your mid-year HR check could save you thousands
Insight from an HR consultant in Charlotte on the small compliance gaps that quietly grow into expensive problems by year’s end. As a business owner,
Your new hire’s first 90 days will decide everything
Guidance from an HR consultant in Raleigh on building an onboarding plan that turns new hires into productive team members before the 90-day mark. As
Summer staffing mistakes that catch up with you later
Insight from an HR consultant in North Carolina on why your busiest season is also your riskiest for people decisions. As a business owner, you’ve
The Montani Minute – May 2026
How much are you actually spending on HR? Most business owners we talk to say they don’t have an HR budget.What they really mean is
Why being a fair employer protects your business
Insight from an HR consultant in Raleigh on why consistency and documentation are the best protection against claims and costly disputes. Many employers believe that
My employee is not following instructions. What should I do?
Advice from an HR consultant in North Carolina on how to diagnose why someone isn’t following instructions and take the right next steps. It is
