CEO School 357. Hiring, Firing, and Everything In Between: An HR Deep Dive with Zak Human Solutions
Jun 2, 2025
Kacie Scott and Nadian Zak, HR experts and co-founders of Zak Human Solutions, offer invaluable insights on team dynamics and workplace culture. They stress the importance of addressing HR early on and highlight the critical documents every company needs. Learn how to avoid costly misclassifications of contractors, master employee onboarding with effective tools, and communicate confidently during terminations. Their engaging anecdotes reveal the complex realities of HR, making this a must-listen for aspiring founders looking to build stronger teams.
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Start HR Early With Five Employees
- Start taking HR seriously once you have around five employees to build a compliant foundation early.
- Include contractors in your considerations to understand distinctions and legal boundaries clearly.
Clarify Contractor vs Employee
- Avoid misclassifying contractors by ensuring clear distinctions between employees and contractors.
- Contractors should have signed contracts outlining scope, hours, and deliverables to protect both parties.
Get a State-Compliant Handbook
- Use an employee handbook that complies with your state laws to cover critical policies like ADA and FMLA.
- If you have more than one or two employees, get a handbook to help protect and clarify expectations.