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Handle written employee complaints the right way
Guidance from an HR consultant in Charlotte on what to do when an employee submits a formal complaint in writing. When an employee submits a

Is your hiring technology creating legal risk?
Guidance from an HR consultant in Raleigh on how automated hiring tools can create legal risk if left unchecked. Many employers use automated tools to

Is your hiring technology creating legal risk?
Guidance from an HR consultant on how automated hiring tools can create legal risk if left unchecked. Many employers use automated tools to filter resumes,

Handle written employee complaints the right way
Guidance from an HR consultant on what to do when an employee submits a formal complaint in writing. When an employee submits a written complaint,

My employee is not following instructions. What should I do?
Advice from an HR consultant on how to diagnose why someone isn’t following instructions and take the right next steps. It is frustrating when someone

Why being a fair employer protects your business
Insight from an HR consultant on why consistency and documentation are the best protection against claims and costly disputes. Many employers believe that trying to

The Montani Minute – April 2026
Are your I-9s audit-ready? If ICE requested your I-9 forms tomorrow, would you feel confident handing them over?Form I-9 audits have increased in recent years,

3 mistakes small businesses make when choosing HR software
HR software is supposed to make running your business easier. But, for a lot of small businesses, it ends up feeling like just another admin

How to tell if what you spend on HR is actually worth it
Why you’re not always sure what you’re getting back from HR If you’re honest, you’ve probably wondered whether what you spend on HR is actually

Common PTO mistakes that create risk for small businesses
Advice from an HR consultant on how informal PTO practices create unexpected pay and payroll risk. PTO often feels like a simple admin task you

PTO mistakes that quietly put small businesses at risk
Advice from an HR consultant in Raleigh on how informal PTO practices create unexpected pay and payroll risk. PTO often feels like a simple admin

Reward your team without raising payroll
Support from an HR consultant in Raleigh on practical ways to reward employees without increasing payroll costs. If you run a small business, you

