The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth20 Elo 2024

172: Employer Danger Zones with Kristie McCarthy of Bridge Business Resources

It's back to school, listener! Back to business school that is, as today we sit down with human resources coach and consultant and small business owner, Kristie McCarthy of Bridge Business Resources. You will definitely want to have a pen and paper ready as you listen through this episode and hear Kristie's advice on protecting yourself and your team members from common struggles and errors that can occur when employing a team. With over 20 years of experience in HR, Kristie's goal is to help you bridge the gaps that can happen in the people side of operating a small business. She understands that business owners can be exceptional in their craft and kick ass at making sales, marketing, etc. But when it comes to growing a team, we as business owners can have major blindspots in legal and tax requirements that come along with employment. Even with the best of intentions, there are pitfalls employers face when managing a team, and Kristie's mission at Bridge is to help you identify and proactively plan for the human side of your business. In today's episode, Kristie shares the 6 employer danger zones she commonly sees with her clients and how you can take action today to address these areas in your own business. Danger Zones to Watch Out For

Protected Classes of Employees
Classifying Employees as Independent Contractors or Payroll Employees
Payroll & Time Tracking
Employee Safety & Reporting
Terminating Employees
Protecting Your Business

More About Kristie and her business, Bridge Business Resources Whether you are a small business owner, trying to do it all yourself, or a leader in a larger organization trying to prepare for the next step, it is difficult to do it all. There are inevitably gaps...whether it is in communication, in what you can offer your employees, or in how prepared you are for the growth you hope to achieve. Bridge Business Resources is here to fill those gaps, take work off your plate, and allow you to spend time focused on what you do best. Bridge helps you with consulting, coaching, and done for you services including payroll processing, human resources activities, and more. Visit the Bridge Business Resources website or connect with Bridge on Facebook and LinkedIn to see how Kristie can help you thrive.

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