06/01/2026
Is your summer intern program up to date? Before the first day of orientation, Northeast Ohio business owners should take four specific steps:
1. Audit your setup against the DOL Primary Beneficiary test.
2. Write clear role descriptions with defined learning outcomes.
3. Establish a transparent pay structure.
4. Designate a mentor for every hire.
ConnectedHR Senior VP Kristen Weber explains why these steps are non-negotiable for Cleveland SMBs in her new Crain's Cleveland Business op-ed.