Hammond Consulting, LLC

05/30/2025

It’s the conversation no business owner wants to have - but at some point, you probably will.

Letting someone go isn’t just uncomfortable - it’s risky if you don’t do it correctly.

Here’s what you need in place before that moment ever comes:

✔️ Documented performance issues

✔️ A clear employee handbook with outlined expectations

✔️ A signed offer letter that defines the role

✔️ A termination checklist (yes, it’s a thing)

✔️ Knowledge of your final paycheck & legal obligations based on your state

The truth is, most small businesses don’t have these things - and it costs them dearly when a termination happens.

Don’t wait until you're in a tough spot to start protecting your business.

If this post makes your stomach drop a little, that’s your cue to reach out.

DM me “TERMINATION PLAN” and I’ll help you make sure your bases are covered.

Practical and efficient HR solutions with Hammond Consulting LLC. We help small and mid-sized businesses with HR across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.

05/27/2025

Every hire adds complexity to your business.

If your foundation isn’t ready, that complexity turns into chaos.

✔️ Onboarding
✔️ Time-off tracking
✔️ Payroll
✔️ Performance reviews

Even if you’ve been DIYing it ‘til now, the moment you grow - it shows.

Let’s put systems in place so your team can grow without growing pains.

05/23/2025

Most business owners don’t think about the exit process - until they’re scrambling to recover a company laptop and disable email access.

A good offboarding process

✅ Protects your data

✅ Documents your final pay & legal responsibilities

✅ And maintains professionalism - even when the departure isn’t perfect

Let’s make your offboarding process as strong as your onboarding. You never know when you’ll need it.

05/21/2025

Managing a logistics business and owner-operators isn't for the weak. Learn the real struggles behind the freight curtain and how to build a thriving trucking company

05/21/2025

When roles are unclear, tasks slip through the cracks, boundaries blur, and your team feels like they’re playing Whac-A-Mole with priorities.

✅ You need more than a to-do list - you need role clarity.

✅ You need more than job titles - you need defined responsibilities.

✅ You need more than a “team player” - you need someone with a clear lane to own.

Let’s define who does what, when, and why - so your business runs smoothly, even when you're not in the room.

05/19/2025

05/16/2025

If your values aren’t part of how you hire, train, and lead - they’re not real.

They’re just copywriting. And your team can feel the disconnect.

Here’s what real alignment looks like:

✅ Your job descriptions reflect your culture

✅ Your policies support your values

✅ Your team can name and live by those values every day

Don’t just talk about integrity, growth, or respect - build it into the DNA of how you do business.

I can help you bring your values to life at every level of your company.

05/14/2025

It’s tempting to ignore the back-end stuff when you’re busy growing.

But here’s the reality:

HR issues don’t show up as full-blown fires at first.

They show up as:

⚠️ A vague “weird vibe” on your team

⚠️ Someone taking advantage of unclear policies

⚠️ A quick hire that doesn’t work out

⚠️ Payroll done just close enough

These are the cracks. And eventually, they break.

I help small businesses get ahead of the breakdowns - so they can scale with clarity, not stress.

DM “HR HELP” if you’re ready to stop winging it and get things set up the right way.

05/12/2025

Managing puts out fires. Leading prevents them.

Managing focuses on tasks. Leading inspires people.

If your days feel like constant problem-solving, it’s time to shift from reacting to running the business.

Here’s how I help:

✔️ Create systems that support your team

✔️ Define roles so you’re not the bottleneck

✔️ Build trust so your team works like a team

Let’s free you up to lead - not just survive.

05/09/2025

If your inbox is full of resumes but none of them feel right - it’s not bad luck. It’s a breakdown in your hiring process.

Most hiring mistakes happen before the interview even starts.

Here’s what we look at:

✔️ Does your job post attract the right people - or repel them?

✔️ Are you filtering effectively, or hoping to “just know” during the call?

✔️ Are you asking the kind of questions that reveal how they actually work - not just what they say?

You deserve a team you don’t have to babysit.

I can help you find them.

05/07/2025

Employee turnover always feels personal - but more often, it’s structural.

What if your next exit interview happened while the employee was still there?

Ask: “If you were thinking about leaving, what would be the reason?”

Most employees won’t say it first. But they’ll tell you when you ask.

And those answers? They’re gold.

✔️ You learn what’s missing
✔️ You strengthen trust
✔️ You give them a reason to stay

Don’t wait for a two-week notice to understand what’s broken.

I’ll help you build retention into your leadership.