My Business Resource

10/08/2026

“Why does the new hire make almost as much as I do?”

Employees have questions about pay. Are your managers prepared to answer them?

Join MBR for our next Breakfast with H(e)R:
Pay Transparency: What HR Needs to Know—and Managers Need to Say

We’ll explore what happens inside your organization when compensation becomes more visible, including:
• Responding to questions about salary ranges, raises, and pay differences
• Preparing managers for accurate, consistent compensation conversations
• Recognizing when a pay question signals a concern that needs closer review
• Understanding the requirements and risks HR should have on its radar

Designed for HR professionals and people managers, this session offers practical guidance and room to discuss the situations you’re navigating.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ 8:30–10:00 a.m.
💲 $20

Bring a colleague or a manager who would benefit from the conversation!

Register and pay directly on our website:

Join My Business Resource for Breakfast with H(e)R, a bi-monthly learning series designed exclusively for HR professionals who want practical insight—not surface-level updates. Each one-hour session…

10/01/2026

Last week, Chris Sias, SHRM-CP and Morgan Meyer from our MBR team traded HR for fleece and spent the afternoon giving back at Bourbon, Brews & Blankets with Small Biz Cares!

We joined other Central Ohio businesses and community members to create no-sew fleece blankets for My Very Own Blanket, an organization that provides handmade blankets to children in foster care—offering comfort, security and a reminder that their community cares.

We love opportunities that bring together three things that matter to us: our team, our business community and making a meaningful difference for others.

Thank you to Small Biz Cares, My Very Own Blanket, the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce for bringing everyone together for such a great cause.

09/29/2026

🎉 MBR is turning 7—and we’re ready to celebrate!

Seven years of supporting businesses. Seven years of building relationships. Seven years of learning, growing, and working alongside some pretty incredible people.

We wouldn’t be here without our clients, partners, friends, and community, so we hope you’ll join us for MBR’s 7th Anniversary Party!

📅 November 5 | 4–8 PM
📍 Club 1893 at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce
34 S. 3rd St

We’ll have heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, great company, and plenty of friendly competition—including skee-ball, pool, putting, foosball, poker, video games, and Pop-A-Shot basketball.

There’s no cost to attend, and guests and teams are welcome. Bring a colleague, bring a friend, or bring the whole team!

🥂 Come celebrate seven years of business, relationships, and community with us.

RSVP: mybusinessresource.com/events

09/16/2026

A couple of weeks ago, the MBR team traded policies, recruiting, employee relations, and client meetings for an escape room at Breakout Games!

It was a great opportunity to get out of the office, have some fun together, and put our teamwork to the test in a completely different way.

There was plenty of problem-solving, communication, searching for clues, a little overthinking and a lot of laughs along the way.

We spend our days helping our clients build stronger workplaces and teams, so we know how important it is to make time to strengthen our own, too.

And yes… we escaped! 🎉🔓

Thanks, Breakout Games , for a fun team outing!

09/16/2026

Next week, Jennifer (Doyle) Kelley, PHR, SHRM-CP and Rachel Kutay, SPHR are heading to the OH SHRM Conference! 🎉

They’re looking forward to a few days of learning, connecting with fellow HR professionals from across Ohio, catching up with familiar faces, and meeting some new ones along the way.

Sometimes the best conversations happen outside the sessions. In the hallway. Over coffee. At dinner. Or when you finally meet the person you’ve been connected with on LinkedIn for three years. 😊

If you’re heading to OH SHRM too, keep an eye out for Jen and Rachel and come say hi. They’d love to connect!

See you next week, HR friends! 👋

Don't miss out and register today for Ohio's premier HR Conference. Scheduled for September 22-24 (TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY!), SHRM members and/or local chaper members can take advantage of the $869 price.

08/23/2026

Thanks to The Siekmann Company for inviting us to their customer appreciation event! The MBR team appreciates our partnership and had a blast spending time together and watching lots of Clippers home runs!

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Some employees challenge your management skills more than others.

You know the situation: routine feedback turns into an argument. Every decision is challenged. Coworkers get pulled into the conflict. Boundaries are pushed again and again.

For managers, supervisors, business owners, and HR professionals, knowing how to respond—without escalating the situation or creating additional risk—is critical.

That’s exactly what we’ll tackle at our next Breakfast with H(e)R:

☕ Managing High-Conflict Employees Without Escalation

Join My Business Resource for a practical, one-hour discussion where we’ll explore how to:
→ Recognize common high-conflict behaviors
→ De-escalate difficult conversations
→ Set and maintain professional boundaries
→ Document interactions to reduce organizational and legal risk
→ Coach leaders to confidently manage conflict

This session isn’t just for HR. If you manage people, advise managers, lead a team, or own a business, this conversation is for you.

📅 September 10, 2026
⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM | Breakfast + Program
📍 Versa Coworking | 1201 Dublin Road, Columbus
💲 $20 | Breakfast included + free parking
✔️ SHRM & HRCI credit available

Reserve your seat: https://lnkd.in/gQQ8vKBU

Know a manager who could benefit from this conversation? Send this their way!

05/19/2026

We're excited to exhibit at this event! Come say hi, support local small businesses, and win prizes!

May is National Small Business Month and this week's event is the best way to celebrate!

Whether you are a business owner or representative looking to expand your network, or you simply enjoy supporting and discovering local businesses, this event is for you!

Join us in the Meridian Room at COhatch Polaris on Thursday, May 21st for the Westerville Area Chamber's annual Business After Hours: Small Business Edition. You won't want to miss this engaging event filled with food, fun, prizes, drinks, and valuable networking!

Our exhibitors will be giving away exciting door prizes, so bring your business cards for chances to enter and win!

For More, Click Here: https://business.westervillechamber.com/events/details/business-after-hours-small-business-edition-14079?calendarMonth=2026-05-01

04/09/2026

We’re excited to offer a new training opportunity designed to help employers and teams confidently navigate challenging and high-stress interactions.

Our De-Escalation training equips participants with practical, real-world strategies to recognize early signs of escalating behavior and respond in a way that reduces conflict and maintains safety. This session focuses on effective communication techniques, situational awareness, and adapting responses based on different environments and behaviors—including those influenced by stress, mental health, or disability.

This training will be led by Gary L Sigrist Jr, a nationally recognized speaker and expert in emergency preparedness with more than 30 years of experience in education and law enforcement. Gary currently serves as a police officer and training officer and has worked extensively with schools, healthcare organizations, and businesses to deliver training in emergency management, workplace violence prevention, threat assessment, and active shooter response. His real-world experience and practical approach make this session both engaging and immediately applicable.

In today’s environment, where employees regularly interact with customers, clients, and the public, having the ability to de-escalate situations is not just a soft skill—it’s a critical safety and risk management tool. This training helps protect your employees, improve customer interactions, and strengthen your overall workplace culture.

Who should attend: Managers, supervisors, HR professionals, customer-facing employees, and anyone responsible for handling difficult or emotionally charged interactions.

We would love to have you and your team join us. The registration form with all relevant information is attached.