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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
What to do when staff conflict starts affecting the business
Guidance from an HR consultant in Charlotte on what to do when employee conflict starts affecting the business. If you are like most business
The Montani Minute – March 2026
The real cost of not having an HR budget Most businesses say that they don’t have an HR budget. What they usually mean is that
You can fire someone for poor performance — do this first
Insight from an HR consultant in Charlotte on how U.S. employers can handle poor performance with less risk. When someone on your team is not
