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Unlimited Vacation – Good or Bad? By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher Well, it’s spring, and that means summer is (literally) right around the corner.  With the

Imputed Income By VICKY BROWN https://youtu.be/bnpD_Cjanhk Hi, here’s your HR quickie for today, April 2, 2024. Imputed Income.  What, never heard of it – well, the IRS thinks you should already know. Generally speaking, imputing

But Sam Wants to be an Independent Contractor By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher But Sam wants to be an independent contractor. I’ve heard that, or something

Summer Internships — And The Living Is Easy, Or Is It? By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher It’s that time of year again!  The days are getting

If the Leader Ain’t Happy – Ain’t Nobody Happy By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher Hi entrepreneurs – this episode is going to be a bit different. 

Tinder. Match. Bumble. Work? By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher People are people.  And relationships can build over time.  So, it’s natural that a more personal, or

Are You Getting the Respect You Expect? By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher You know, when I first thought about doing a podcast on this topic, the

No Blame, Just Build – Accountability Magic By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher Accountability It’s a big deal – particularly if you want an engaged team that

Well – What Do You Think? By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher Recently I was listening to a podcast with Ali Webb, one of the founders of

Loans and Advances – Oh My! By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher One of your favorite employees comes to you (well, not your favorite, because, of course,

IN THE NEWS: Build a Better Agency January 22, 2024 A huge ‘thank you’ to Drew McLellan, CEO the of Agency Management Institute for interviewing us on his Podcast: an HR Expert’s Perspective on Hiring

I Only Use Independent Contractors By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher I avoid all that HR stuff.  I don’t have employees.  I only use Independent Contractors. How

Happy New Year – Now What? By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher Well, Happy New Year everybody!  I hope your holiday season was restful, fun filled, and

4 Habits That are Holding You Back (from Being a Great Leader) By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher This is the year – you’re gonna do it

CA Workplace Violence Prevention Plan By VICKY BROWN https://youtu.be/WD47dCZZduk Hi, here’s your HR quickie for today, December 29, 2023. This one doesn’t come fully on board until July 1st , 2024– but it’s a big