The HR Ninja Lisa Boucher | Buying Local S3E47

In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, host Mike Nelson chats with Lisa Boucher, founder of HR Ninja, about her journey from accounting and banking to launching her human resources consulting firm. Lisa discusses her 25 years of HR experience, her martial arts background, and how she helps small businesses navigate compliance, culture, and more.Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn or at lisaboucher.com.00:00 Welcome & guest introduction – Lisa Boucher00:19 Lisa’s excitement for being on the show00:37 How Mike and Lisa met through the chamber00:51 Adirondack Regional Chamber discussion01:26 Matt’s cold call and mentorship02:27 Lisa’s past roles in accounting and banking02:43 Launch of HR Ninja consulting firm03:05 Lisa’s martial arts background and school03:56 Time to earn a taekwondo black belt04:39 Gender dynamics at Lisa’s martial arts school05:13 HR Ninja service offerings explained06:32 Common HR needs for small businesses07:34 Compliance challenges in New York State08:55 Typical clients: small businesses under 50 employees10:05 Culture’s role in HR consulting11:46 Balancing family feel with HR expectations13:24 Navigating policy-driven HR requirements14:22 Paid family leave and retirement plans20:10 Importance of employee communication23:31 Efficient communication strategies for small teams31:40 Lisa’s approach to interviewing for clients39:23 Handling terminations with compassion44:13 Vision, mission, and values in HR work45:47 How to connect with Lisa online & wrap-up