Managing HR Risk & Compliance with Andrea Herron of Focus HR

As your business grows, HR risk grows right along with it. In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth, we sit down with Andrea Herron, CEO of Focus HR, to uncover the hidden pitfalls small businesses face—and how to protect your team and your company with stronger HR compliance for small business.

Andrea shares why so many owners unknowingly expose themselves to legal and financial risk, and how outsourced HR services can provide expert guidance without the cost of a full-time HR manager. If you’re hiring, scaling, or simply unsure whether you're fully compliant, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and actionable steps you can take today.

🔍What You’ll Learn

Why HR compliance matters more than owners realize
The most common HR pitfalls growing companies run into
When to outsource HR vs. hiring in-house
Red flags that signal it’s time for HR support
Practical steps to protect your business as you scale

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction
01:52 — Andrea’s journey & founding Focus HR
04:10 — Why HR compliance matters for small businesses
07:45 — Hidden risks owners don’t realize they’re carrying
11:18 — When outsourced HR services make more sense than hiring internally
15:42 — Common HR pitfalls in growing companies
19:20 — Red flags that signal you need HR support
22:03 — Steps you can take today to strengthen HR compliance
26:12 — HR trends to prepare for in the coming year

🌿 About Our Guest

Andrea Herron is the CEO of Focus HR, where she helps organizations navigate HR compliance, manage risk, and build strong people systems that support sustainable growth.
Learn more: https://focushr.biz/

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