48. HR on Your Own: Thriving as a One-Person HR Department

Explore the unique challenges solo HR professionals face in this episode of the MyHRBuzz podcast. Host Chris Cooley and MyHRConcierge Principal and Co-Founder, John Yerger, SHRM-SCP, discuss actionable strategies to help HR teams of one manage it all, from recruitment and compliance, to employee retention and burnout prevention. Whether you're an HR team of one or supporting small business HR functions, you'll gain valuable insights to streamline your workload and improve your impact.   Timestamps: 2:56 - Understanding the HR Department of One 5:52 - Key Challenges Faced by HR Departments 8:55 - Effective Hiring and Retention Strategies 11:58 - Building a Strong Company Culture 15:03 - Navigating Compliance in HR 17:48 - The Importance of Employee Handbooks 20:46 - Enhancing Efficiency through Automation 23:52 - Leveraging Resources for HR Success 26:50 - Employee Retention Strategies