small business

Top 10 HR Mistakes to Not Make in 2025

For small businesses, a little preparation now can keep you from facing bigger headaches later.

Navigating Workplace Toxicity: Strategies for a Healthier Work Environment

Our own Deanna Baumgardner was featured on Authority-Medium Magazine's blog to discuss Navigating Workplace Toxicity to Healthier Space

Grow Your Own Talent from the Inside Out

Investing in internal mobility, providing flexibility, and fostering a sense of purpose are no longer just perks—they’re essential to retain

The Holiday Hustle affects everyone on your team

Get Ahead of the Holiday Hustle and Support Your Team. How to make sure you avoid burnout with your team.

Hot Water USA: A Cautionary Tale of Corporate Missteps

Welcome to Hot Water USA: A Cautionary Tale of Corporate Missteps! Explore this cautionary place and meet those who’ve learned their lessons

Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget

Hiring top talent can be challenging, especially for small businesses operating with limited budgets. Here are key takeaways & tips to help

Resilient Leadership Insights

Deanna Baumgardner was interviewed by ValiantCEO Magazine to ask her about her experience, failures and how to build a resilient team.

Level Funding Plans a Smart Insurance Alternative

Healthcare benefits are a significant consideration for businesses of all sizes. A level funding plan could be a good fit.

From ExcuseVille to Example City USA

Move from Excuseville to Example City USA and take responsibility for your actions, recognize the need to step out of your comfort zone...

5 Summer Tips for Small Businesses

Summer is a time for celebrating outdoors and letting employees know vacations are important. Read 5 tips for summertime for small business

Small Business Obstacles

Small-business obstacles Featuring Robert with Employers Advantage Marketing, hiring, funding and ‘growing pains’ — some of the obstacles...

Open Enrollment is all year long!

Wait a minute, open enrollment is more than the 2 weeks per year where we are sent approximately 15,000 reminder emails and reprimanded...

The Evolution of Resumes

Now, let’s take a stroll through the generations. The Silent Generation crafted detailed essays; Baby Boomers boasted achievements...

Fractional Chief of Staff perks, pros, and possibilities!

Let’s take a minute and talk about what is a Fractional Chief of Staff – a professional Chief of Staff who you could hire on a full time...

How To Prevent Politics From Disrupting Your Work Culture

As part of this series, Medium interviewed Deanna Baumgardner, President and Owner of Employers Advantage LLC.

Preparing for the Grand Finale!

As we bid farewell to another (dare we say) fantastic year, it's crucial to ensure that your employee relations strategy is not just...

Is Your Road to Success Built on the Highway of Trust?

This past Monday, the Department of Transportation closed the road I live on to replace a bridge that was overdue for some repairs. ...

What does your parking lot say about your leadership style?

Throughout my career, I have found that the best form of coaching is through examples and experiences. There is a unique way to use what...

Are Your Documentation Ducks in a Row?

For some, the art of documentation can be a tiresome, tedious, and boring task. And while that may be a sometimes-accurate description,...

Combatting Quiet Quitting in a Small Business

The concept of "quiet quitting" has been gaining attention, it is also known as "silent resignation". But do employees actually “quiet...