practical tools & systems

SOPs should be more than a compliance requirement. They should be tools your employees actually use. This article shares six strategies for writing user-friendly SOPs and includes a side-by-side example of a Tuition Reimbursement policy written first in legal language and then in plain language. See how small style changes can significantly improve clarity, engagement, and adoption.

Avoid common pitfalls that could expose your business to risk—discover the top five employee handbook mistakes and how to fix them.

Clear, consistent policies aren’t just about compliance—they build trust, reduce risk, and empower high-performing teams. Learn why strong policies are a competitive advantage.

Discover how turnover, disengagement, and HR missteps silently drain company profits, and learn how a proactive HR strategy can protect your bottom line.

Discover how the right payroll system can build trust, protect compliance, and strengthen service culture. In this candid (and slightly funny) read, Julie Soltes shares her real-life lesson in switching systems, learning the hard way, and why payroll is truly a people practice.