Lunch and Learn - Smart HR Soft Skills for Startups: Hiring, Culture, and Conflict

Key HR Topics for Small Business Owners / Startups: HR Compliance Basics – Employee vs. contractor classification, wage/hour laws, required postings. Recruitment Strategies – Writing clear job descriptions, sourcing candidates, structured interviews, avoiding bias. Hiring & Culture – Hiring for values fit, early culture shaping, documenting mission and expectations. Conflict Resolution – Addressing issues early, basic resolution skills, creating a feedback-friendly culture. Performance Management – Setting clear goals, ongoing feedback, simple performance review frameworks (e.g., SMART goals). Lunch will be provided as well as opportunities for networking, brainstorming, and idea sharing. You will also be able to gain feedback from fellow business owners. *If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know by contacting us at 704-991-0355. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Tuesday, August 12 @ Noon Location - SBC

Speaker(s): Jill Hatley - Accounting/HR Manager at Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware

Co-Sponsor(s): Union Power Cooperative, Stanly County Chamber of Commerce

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Fee: No Cost