How to Avoid the Top 5 HR Mistakes That Cost Small to Medium Businesses Time, Talent & Money

Discover the most common HR pitfalls that cost small and mid-sized businesses thousands—and how to avoid them without hiring a full-time HR department. This guide shows you how to stop duct-taping your HR and start building structure that scales.

Get Actionable Insights Into

  • Hiring Smarter, Not Faster:
    Learn how to avoid costly mis-hires with a clear role, structured interview process, and scorecard-based evaluations that attract the right talent from day one.

  • Staying Ahead of Compliance Risks:
    Protect your business from audits, penalties, and legal drama by fixing the most overlooked HR compliance gaps—before they become a crisis.

  • Building a Culture That Retains Talent:
    Go beyond pizza parties. Discover how to shape values, coach your team, and create a culture that boosts performance and accountability.

  • Addressing Performance Issues Effectively:
    Tackle tough conversations with confidence. Get the tools to set expectations, document consistently, and improve performance without risk.

Why download this guide?

Avoid Mistakes You Don’t See Coming

Each mistake in this guide comes with real costs—$15K, $50K, even $100K+. You’ll learn how to avoid them all with real-world fixes that work fast.

Get Tools You Can Use Right Away

From hiring scorecards to onboarding checklists and performance coaching scripts—you’ll walk away with plug-and-play resources that save time and stress.

Save Time and Focus on Growth

When HR is structured right, it becomes a growth engine—not a burden. This guide helps you stop reacting and start leading.

About James Camic

I'm James Camic, a dedicated coach with 20 years of experience helping business owners at any stage take control and reignite their passion. Through small, meaningful steps, I work with clients to achieve work-life balance and rediscover enthusiasm for their businesses. My coaching revolves around the innovative 6 Pillar to Business Success framework, integrating my Masters in I/O Psychology and extensive experience in start-ups, private equity, and Fortune 500 companies. I'm committed to helping entrepreneurs craft thriving businesses and fulfilling lives.

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