What does it take to scale a small business from 16 to 50 employees while maintaining compliance, culture, and efficiency? In this week’s episode of Mission To Grow, host Mike Vannoy leads a compelling panel discussion on scaling small businesses from 16 to 50 employees. Joined by HR experts Mary Simmons, Heather James, and Chris Cooley, the episode dives into the challenges and solutions of this pivotal growth phase. Topics include the importance of consistent processes, compliance with complex HR laws, effective recruitment strategies, and the role of HR tools like HRIS systems in ensuring smooth operations. Tune in for actionable insights to help your business navigate this transformative stage with confidence. 

Takeaways:

• Scale your best practices by developing and sticking to well-defined and repeatable processes. Consistency in HR activities is crucial to successfully scaling your business.
• Utilize background checks for all employees and ensure you have policies and procedures in place to comply with adverse action laws. Keep your business safe by managing risks effectively.
• To attract and retain talent, consider offering creative, cost-effective benefits like HSAs, FSAs, and pet insurance. Even small perks can make a significant impact on employee satisfaction.
• Be proactive in understanding and complying with federal, state, and municipal laws affecting your business. Make sure you’re aware of requirements related to ADA, GINA, PDA, and COBRA, among others.
• Invest in HRIS and payroll systems to automate processes and ensure compliance. These tools are indispensable for maintaining accurate records, managing employee information, and ensuring timely tax submissions.
• Consider working with HR consultants or services to audit your HR practices and provide ongoing guidance. This external expertise can help you navigate complex compliance issues and implement best HR practices.

Quote of the Show:

• " You need people that align to your mission, your vision, your values, and that are going to help you grow your business." - Mike Vannoy

Links:

• Assure’s Website: https://www.asuresoftware.com/  
• eBook: https://offers.asuresoftware.com/hubfs/E-Books/Asure_HR_Roadmap_Guide24%20Nov%202023.pdf 
• MyHRScreens Website: http://www.myhrconcierge.com 
• Mary’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysimmonshrconsultant/ 
• Chris’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccooley1/ 
• Heather’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-james-4a727b16/ 

Ways to Tune In:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XThTdn7YC1lkAm0PgZUkj  
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-to-grow-a-small-business-guide-to-cash-compliance-and-the-war-for-talent/id1725890976 
• Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/328dddd0-3c4f-4b07-a0d3-13bdcb418486/mission-to-grow-a-small-business-guide-to-cash-compliance-and-the-war-for-talent?refMarker=null 
• Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Mission-to-Grow-A-Small-Business-Guide-to-Cash-Compliance-and-the-War-for-Talent-Podcast/B0CS71KQFM?qid=1706208857&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=A1ME8MBECSVZ6K4D7CNT&pageLoadId=QBtg12mqKsuZPLGY&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c 
• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mission-to-grow-a-small-busine-5591006