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Five Common HR Mistakes in Small Business (and How to Avoid Them)

Five Common HR Mistakes in Small Business (and How to Avoid Them)

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 Running a small business is challenging enough without the added stress of HR mistakes. Yet so many business owners unknowingly fall into traps that affect compliance, culture, and confidence. In this episode of The HR Link: People-First Conversations, Amy Christopherson shares the most common HR mistakes in small business and how to avoid them, so you can lead with clarity and care.From contracts to record keeping, Amy highlights the practical missteps that often go unnoticed until they create bigger problems. With warmth and people-first guidance, she explains how to put the right structures in place, ask the right questions, and reduce overwhelm. This episode is about giving small business owners peace of mind and the confidence to handle HR well.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why generic contract templates put your business at riskHow policies and procedures create consistency and reduce stressTips for handling tricky conversations with clarity and kindnessWhat you need to know about employee leave entitlements under Fair WorkHow consistent record keeping protects you and your teamHR doesn’t have to feel complicated or overwhelming. By avoiding these common mistakes and putting simple, people-first systems in place, you’ll create a stronger foundation for your team and your business. With Amy’s experience as a heart-centred HR leader, you’ll feel supported, informed, and ready to move forward with confidence.Resources & LinksExplore The HR Link: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/the-hr-link Free HR resources for small business owners: • Employee Engagement Checklist: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-engagement-checklist • Guide to Managing Underperformance: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/download-the-business-guide• Contracts Checklist: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-contracts-checklist• 7 HR Steps to Hiring a Superstar: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/grab-the-7-key-hr👉 Follow The HR Link on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Common Business Mistakes01:09 Mistake #1: No Proper Contracts02:29 Mistake #2: Missing Policies and Procedures04:06 Mistake #3: Avoiding Tricky Conversations05:32 Mistake #4: Misunderstanding Leave Entitlements07:01 Mistake #5: Inconsistent Record Keeping09:44 Conclusion and Free Checklist About The HR Link: People-First ConversationsThe HR Link: People-First Conversations is the podcast for Australian business owners who want to manage their teams with clarity, care, and confidence. Hosted by Amy Christopherson, founder of Grounded HR, each episode brings you short, practical conversations that simplify HR and centre the humans inside your business.Whether you’re hiring your first employee, navigating team challenges, or just want to make sure you’re “doing it right,” this podcast will give you the tools and reassurance you need.New episodes are released fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7am. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.Connect with Grounded HR– Website: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedhr.au/ – Grounded HR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundedhr/ – Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-christopherson-au/ – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GroundedHR.au/ – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundedHR – Explore The HR Link, your HR Partner in Your Pocket: https://www.groundedhr.com.au/the-hr-linkDisclaimerThe HR Link: People-First Conversations is here to share people-first insights and education, not legal advice. Every business is unique, so we encourage you to seek tailored guidance for your own circumstances.
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