HR Resources

Stay informed with practical HR guidance created for small and growing businesses. Explore HR Excellence Consulting’s latest articles and resources on compliance, employee relations, hiring, retention, management and other workplace topics.

Employee on gurney after a workplace injury
By Melissa McCoy • September 26, 2026
Learn what employers should do after a workplace injury, including workers’ compensation, employee leave, medical claims, communication and return to work.
Employee handbook with workplace policies and HR guidelines.
By Melissa McCoy • August 21, 2026
Learn what to include in an employee handbook, why annual updates matter and how current policies can support consistency, compliance and your employees.
Employee benefits for small businesses
July 24, 2026
Discover creative, low-cost employee benefits that can improve morale, engagement and retention without stretching your small business budget.
90-day employee onboarding checklist for new hires
May 22, 2026
Use this 90-day employee onboarding checklist to help new hires feel prepared, supported and connected while improving employee retention.
Two professionals smiling during a job interview conversation
April 24, 2026
Is your interview process costing you great candidates? Learn how communication, delays and too many interview steps can cause top talent to walk away.
HR compliance puzzle pieces highlighting workplace compliance
By Melissa McCoy • March 2, 2026
Learn five common HR compliance mistakes small businesses make, from employee classification and overtime to policies, documentation and terminations.
Salary and payroll binders representing employee compensation records.
By Melissa McCoy • January 19, 2026
What must Iowa employers pay employees for? Learn about wages, overtime, training, travel, bonuses, expenses, PTO and final pay requirements.
By Melissa McCoy • March 2, 2025
Compare a PEO vs. HR consultant and learn how they differ in HR support, co-employment, costs, compliance, flexibility and business control.