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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.

09/03/2026

Pop quiz for business owners & leaders with remote or hybrid employees:

Your employee works from home in the morning, then drives to the office around lunch. Do you have to pay them for that drive?

What if they answered a few emails at home first, THEN drove to meet a client?

The answer might surprise you. 👀

The Department of Labor just gave us some clarity on this, and here's the plain English version:

Situation 1: Employee chooses to work from home in the morning and drive to the office later instead of commuting first thing.
→ You DON'T have to pay for that drive. They just swapped when they commute; that's on them.

Situation 2: Employee checks emails, returns calls, or schedules meetings at home BEFORE driving to a client.
→ You MIGHT have to pay for that drive. Why? Because they already started working. The drive is now part of their workday.

Why should you care?

Because if you're not tracking this correctly, you could end up owing back pay or worse, dealing with a wage complaint.

A lot of business owners assume any drive from home is just a "commute" and doesn't count. That's not always true anymore.

This is exactly why having an HR partner matters. The rules keep changing. You need someone keeping up with it so you don't get caught off guard.

Got questions? Let's talk.

09/02/2026

Can I be honest with you for a second?

My firstborn is a senior this year.

When everyone was posting their kids' first day of school pictures, I didn't. Partly because I was in denial. I didn't want this season to evolve to THIS point where he goes off and starts learning the ways of the world as an adult.

But partly? I just didn't know how to deal with it.

And here's the thing: That's no different from what I'm seeing with my clients right now.

Lately, I've been having the same conversation over and over. Employees coming to me saying, "My role has changed, and no one's addressed it." Owners and CEOs coming to me saying, "This person's role has evolved, and I don't know what to do."

It's hard.

And I don't think leaders don't WANT to address it. I think they don't know HOW to address it. So they avoid it. They wait. They hope it resolves itself.

Until it doesn't.

And what I'm seeing more and more? The employee eventually gets let go not because they did anything wrong, but because the role evolved beyond their current skills, and no one had the conversation early enough to fix it.

There's a better way.

But the first step is starting the conversation. And if we're being honest with each other? That usually means bringing in some type of HR partnership to help navigate it.

Because 85% of career decisions are made in rooms you're not in. And if no one's having the hard conversations, those decisions get made without intention—and everyone loses.

Don't wait until it's too late. Start the conversation.

08/27/2026

The world lost Dolly Parton this week. And while everyone's talking about her music (rightfully so), I want to talk about something else.

How she treated her employees.

At Dollywood, here's what workers got:

✔100% free college tuition — from DAY ONE
✔Free healthcare at an on-site clinic
✔Free meals every single shift
✔Childcare assistance
✔Leadership development programs

And this wasn't just for full-time employees. Part-time workers got it. SEASONAL workers got it.

Her philosophy? "When our employees feel cared for, they pass that along to our guests."

That's not just good HR. That's good business.

Dolly didn't just SING about workers being treated right in "9 to 5." She actually DID it.

Rest easy, Dolly. You showed us what it looks like when leaders actually walk the talk. 🦋

📷 Dennis Carney

08/25/2026

When I went out on my own, my calendar suddenly filled up with coffee invites from former colleagues.

Silly me. I thought they wanted to catch up and solve the world's problems over a latte. 😂

Nope. Every single one of them wanted to know the same thing. How did you do it? Could I do it too?

Here's the truth. If you've spent any time in HR, you've probably had that thought. Maybe at 11pm. Maybe after a really long week. Maybe you've never said it out loud.

So I'm answering it in person at Meant for More. I'll be telling my story, and I'm sharing the stage with other AMAZING women business owners. All the real stuff, not just the highlight reel.

And it's not the kind of day where you sit and take notes. It's a day of dreaming, discovering, and leaving fired up.

🗓️ Friday, September 11
📍 A View West Shores

Come hang out with us. You won't regret it. ❤️

08/21/2026

You don't need ONE community. You need SEVERAL.

This is one of mine. But I've also got my HR peeps, my entrepreneur crew, my faith family, and my "don't talk about work" friends.

Different people for different reasons.

No one group can be your everything, and that's okay.

How many communities are YOU part of?

Happy Friday!

08/20/2026

I was speaking to a room full of professionals last week when I dropped this stat:

85% of career decisions are made in rooms you're not in.

You could hear a pin drop.

Promotions? Decided before you even apply.
Layoffs? Your name's on a list you've never seen.
That stretch assignment? Given to someone who was "top of mind."

And here's what hit the hardest:

It's not always about being the most qualified. It's about being in the conversation.

Here's what I've learned both from HR and from leaving corporate to start my own business:

You cannot do this alone.

When I walked away from my corporate job, I didn't just lose a paycheck. I lost the built-in community that came with it. The people who knew my work. The leaders who would mention my name. The network I didn't realize I was leaning on.

I had to rebuild that from scratch.

And whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or building something of your own, the truth is the same:

Your community IS your visibility.

✔They're the ones who say your name when you're not there.
✔They're the ones who open doors you didn't know existed.
✔They're the ones who pull you into rooms you couldn't access alone.

Hard work matters. But relationships? Community? That's what gets your name in the conversation.

So let me ask you: Who's in YOUR corner? And who are YOU showing up for?

Because community isn't just about what you get. It's about what you give.

08/19/2026

Real talk: When I left corporate, I didn't just leave a job.

I left the only community I knew.

The lunch crew. The work friends. The people who understood what I was building. Gone.

Starting MurryConsult meant starting over, not just professionally, but personally. And if I'm being honest? That part was harder than the business stuff.

Because THIS is the room I needed when I started. And this is the room I want YOU in.

Whether you're:
✔Thinking about a side business
✔Already running one and feeling like you're doing it alone
✔Dreaming about leaving corporate but scared to take the leap

Come be in this room. September 11 at A View West Shores.

And here's the HR truth I've learned: The most successful businesses aren't built on grit alone. They're built on CONNECTION. On having people who get it. On surrounding yourself with women who are also building something meaningful.

You were meant for more than doing this alone.

08/14/2026

Fun Friday

Friday thought for business owners:

When was your handbook last updated?
A) This year ✅
B) Last year 🤔
C) When I started the business 😬
D) We have a handbook? 💀

No judgment—I've seen it all. But here's the thing...

Employment laws don't care how busy you are. They change anyway. And that dusty handbook? It's supposed to be protecting you.

This weekend, maybe just...take a peek at it. See when it was last touched.

If it's been a while, you know where to find me (No, not with the Elk- Lol).

Happy Friday!

08/13/2026

Common Handbook Mistakes

Handbook mistakes I see ALL the time:

❌ Copy-pasting templates from the internet without customizing them
❌ Including policies you don't actually follow
❌ Forgetting state-specific requirements
❌ Using legally risky language
❌ Not having employees sign acknowledgments
❌ Creating it once and never updating it

The worst part? Most business owners don't realize there's a problem until something goes wrong.

A termination. A complaint. A lawsuit.

Then suddenly that handbook you never updated becomes Exhibit A.

Don't wait for the crisis. Fix it now.

HR in a Box can audit yours → www.murryconsult.com

08/12/2026

Why Handbooks Matter

Real talk: When's the last time you actually looked at your employee handbook?

If you're like most small business owners, it's probably sitting in a folder somewhere...untouched since you created it.

Here's the problem: Your handbook is supposed to protect you. But if it's outdated, it might actually be working AGAINST you.

✔Laws change (hello, new state requirements)
✔Your policies evolve
✔Your team grows
✔What worked at 5 employees doesn't work at 25

A handbook isn't a one-and-done document. It's a living, breathing part of your business.

Not sure if yours needs an update? Let's talk.

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