HR Connection Podcast Ep 4: What Are the Most Common HR Gaps in Small Employers ( Can You Fix Them)?

In this episode of The HR Connection, we dive into the HR "messes" that small businesses face—and the underlying HR gaps that cause them.

From compliance violations and inconsistent workflows to a complete lack of HR strategy, we’re breaking down:
✅ What’s going wrong
✅ Why it’s happening
✅ And how to fix it

Whether you're struggling with outdated handbooks, reactive leadership, or you're not even sure if your business is legally compliant, this episode gives you a practical HR framework to move forward with confidence.

🎯 You’ll Learn:

The 3 core areas where HR breakdowns happen: compliance, infrastructure, and strategy

Real-world compliance mistakes (including a $20,000 audit horror story)

Why your employee handbook, I-9s, and job classifications matter more than you think

How inconsistent HR workflows damage employee experience and trust

Why most small businesses don’t have a true HR strategy—and how to build one

👉 Stick around until the end to hear 3 action steps you can take this week to start fixing these HR gaps.

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