The world has been turned on its ear in the last two years.  And that's certainly true in the world of human resources.  Today's guest, Jill Berti, started Workery Consulting during the pandemic.  She provides outsourced HR solutions to small businesses in an ever-changing human resources landscape.

Jill explains why company culture is so important.  It's not something you simply dictate  It starts with your very first hire. Also, are you hiring employees or contractors?  There are very specific legal rules around this, and you don't want to get in trouble with the IRS!

The average cost of an employment lawsuit in the US is $200,000.  That's why you need an HR person, even a contracted one, to help solve problems before they escalate.

Prior to COVID, employers were all about the perks - "Bagel Fridays," even one company that installed a two story slide!  But as Jill explains, that's not what employees are looking for in 2022.   They want good benefits, flexibility, and more.  Bagels on Fridays do not make up for a poor company culture.

Finally, Jill explains the services she offers her clients, as well as the resources available on her website, https://www.workeryconsulting.com/

Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/

Trish Carruth from The Personal Jeweler - https://www.thepersonaljeweler.com/

Lisa Bibbee from Keller Williams - http://soldbylisab.com/

Andrea Arndt of Dickinson Wright - https://www.dickinson-wright.com/

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Connect with our hosts:

Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/

Lisa Bibbee from Century 21 Northland - http://soldbylisab.com/