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MurryConsult 'HR in a Box'

Human Resources consulting firm, specializing in bringing professional HR processes and systems to organizations lacking full-time\part time HR resources.

06/18/2026

We often think of compensation as a paycheck, but some of the greatest returns come from giving our time. This past week, while volunteering at the CWS (as the ID Lady), I gained a deeper appreciation for organizations that encourage employees to give back through volunteer programs.

The workforce thrives when people reach back to help others move forward. I'm grateful that MurryConsult- HR in a Box can contribute not only financially, but through service and time. Investing in our communities is investing in the future of our workforce.

06/17/2026

This week, while volunteering at the College World Series as the “ID Lady” (yes, I’m the one checking IDs for adult beverage wristbands), I was reminded of something sports teaches us every day: teamwork matters.

Recently, a client’s employee, faced a payroll issue. Within hours, office manager, myself (fractional HR) and payroll rallied together to make sure she was paid that same day, even while the owner was on vacation.

Like any great team, we achieved more together than any one person could alone. That’s how we do it at MurryConsult, were we all are a team. Regardless if I am extension of the team.

06/12/2026

It's College World Series week in Omaha! ⚾

Speaking of swinging for the fences... one of my healthcare clients has a full batting cage inside their office building.

Wild, right?

Studies show quick breaks = 20% more productivity.

Would you hit a few balls during a break at work?

06/11/2026

Yesterday was a GREAT day.

I have a client I recently onboarded, and their team would occasionally check in with me, asking how things are going, seeing how I'm still relatively new to them.

So I decided to do something a little different. I recorded a video update... in front of 2 of the 7 fish tanks my husband has. 🐠

And because I can't help myself, I told them they had to watch to the end. If they did and correctly guessed how many fish swam by during the video, there would be a prize.

Y'all. The answers that came in were HILARIOUS.
At the end of the day, only ONE person guessed right. She got flowers and candy fish from Trader Joe's. (Because obviously. 🐟💐)

Here's the thing, though...

When I walked away from my W2 HR job to fulfill my dream of being a business owner, I worried about what I'd be leaving behind. The team moments. The connection. The little things that make work feel like more than just work.

Yesterday showed me I didn't leave them behind.

They've just been reimagined for me in a different way.

And honestly? That feels pretty amazing.

06/10/2026

The Department of Labor (DOL) Update - What You Need to Know

Raise your hand if you've been stressing about the overtime rule changes... 🙋‍♀️

Well, I've got news.

The Department of Labor just restored the federal salary threshold to $684 per week. That 2024 rule that caused all the confusion? Officially vacated by the courts.

Here's what this means for YOUR business:

→ If you made changes based on the 2024 rule, it's time to review them
→ The threshold is back to pre-2024 levels
→ BUT, and this is important, salary is only PART of the equation

Job titles don't determine exempt status. Duties do. And some states have stricter rules than federal law.

Before you start reclassifying anyone or adjusting pay, pump the brakes and make sure you understand the full picture.

Confused? Overwhelmed? That's exactly why HR in a Box exists to help you navigate this stuff without losing sleep.

06/04/2026

Automation Without Losing the Human Touch!

"But I don't want onboarding to feel like a robot did it."

I hear you. And honestly? Same.

Here's the secret nobody tells you: automation and human connection aren't enemies. They're teammates.

Please have the tech handle the paperwork, forms, training reminders, and document tracking. That's not where the magic happens anyway.

The magic? That's the welcome conversation. The mentor check-in. The "how are you REALLY doing" moment with their manager.

Automation gives you TIME for the human stuff. Not less of it more.

06/03/2026

Why Onboarding Matters

Real talk: How's your onboarding process?

Because if it's still a stack of paperwork, a "figure it out" mentality, and hoping for the best... we need to chat.

Here's the thing: your new hires decide if they're staying or leaving WAY faster than you think. And that first impression? It matters more than most businesses realize.

Good news: You don't need a massive HR department to get this right. You just need a system that actually works.

Structured onboarding = faster productivity, better retention, happier employees. It's not complicated. It just needs to be intentional.

What is the best onboarding memory you have?

05/29/2026

Pop quiz: How engaged are your employees RIGHT NOW?

If you just shrugged... we need to talk. 😅

You can't fix what you can't see. And most small businesses are flying blind when it comes to engagement.

Here's what actually works:
→ Quick pulse surveys (not 47-question monsters)
→ Tracking who's staying and who's leaving
→ Actually LISTENING to your managers' observations

The businesses that measure this stuff? They build teams that stick around and show up ready to work.

HR in a Box makes this simple—even if HR isn't your thing.

Let's figure out together where YOUR team stands.

05/28/2026

Low-Cost Strategies That Actually Work

"We can't afford an engagement program."

I hear this ALL the time. And honestly? It makes me want to flip a table (lovingly, of course 😄).

Because here's the secret nobody talks about: the BEST engagement strategies cost almost nothing.

✓ Weekly 15-minute check-ins with your people
✓ Saying "thank you" and actually meaning it
✓ Showing employees where they can grow
✓ Being honest about what's happening in the business

That's it. No ping pong tables required.

Your office manager can implement this TODAY. Or better yet, let HR in a Box build it into your operations.

05/27/2026

Why Engagement Matters

You know what keeps me up at night? Watching small businesses lose their BEST people because they think engagement is just a "big company thing."

Here's the truth: Your 15-person team isn't like a 1,500-person corporation. When Sarah, in accounting, leaves, you FEEL it. When your top salesperson checks out mentally? Your revenue feels it.

The good news? You don't need fancy programs or big budgets. Regular check-ins, genuine recognition, and clear growth paths are free.

Engaged employees stick around. They care. They hustle.

Want to build this into YOUR business? That's exactly what HR in a Box delivers.

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