Ready to assemble your dream team for your business? Today, I’m joined by HR expert Jackie Koch to share how you can hire smarter, build a strong team, and navigate HR without being overwhelmed. We talk about the HR practices you need to know, and top tips to create effective HR systems that cover everything from hiring the right team members to developing leadership skills. Tune in to hear about the people management framework, the common mistakes leaders make, and how to avoid costly HR pitfalls. Plus, learn about Jackie’s simple framework for having effective performance conversations with your team! 

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HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Jackie Koch, HR expert and founder of People Principles.

03:30 How we first met through an unexpected Craigslist ad.

08:00 What made you realize you needed to make a career change?

12:00 What was it like leaving your marriage and choosing a new future for yourself?

18:30 Navigating a career pivot from HR in corporate to supporting startups and entrepreneurs.

23:00 What is the role of HR in scaling your business successfully?

25:00 3 pillars for building a strong, high-performing team.

29:15 Common HR mistakes to avoid and how to protect your business.

38:00 How to protect your business from potential risks.

38:00 The HR audit every small business needs to stay compliant and grow.

45:00 Tips for developing effective leadership and people management skills.

53:00 How entrepreneurs can start developing people management skills today.

54:45 The framework for holding performance conversations.

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