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HR expert for small businesses: The People Biz

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Kourtney O'Connor

I’m Kourtney O’Connor, an HR expert focused on human resource solutions for small businesses. With more than a decade of corporate HR experience, I’ve branched out to fill a gap for small businesses and the unique challenges they face. This led to the creation of The People Biz. My aim is to help small businesses grow by simplifying their HR strategy and create practical HR solutions to fit their individual needs.

My passion for helping small businesses comes from a deep-rooted interest in their importance to every community. I’m committed to helping local businesses grow through affordable and flexible HR support. Small businesses don’t need all of the bells and whistles that corporations do, and my goal is to give small businesses the HR support they need. Most small businesses don’t need a full-fledged HR department, and I’m here to help keep those costs down while keeping things simple.

When I’m not helping businesses navigate HR and compliance, I’m a wife, mother, and active member of the recovery community. These roles have helped form my empathetic approach to HR support – helping my clients create resilient workplaces that are also supportive and successful.

I’m a Colorado Native, delivering simplified HR solutions tailored for the modern issues small businesses face.

My Values: Practical HR, Built on Resilience

Adaptability

HR isn’t one size fits all. It’s not even close. Every single business needs to address their HR strategy separately based on their own unique needs and goals. The People Biz meets your business where it is today and adjusts our human resource solutions to fit your specific HR challenges. That means your team will thrive no matter the obstacles.

01 Resilience

Small businesses challenges are inevitable, but resilience is key to your company’s growth. Being prepared with strong, sustainable HR systems will empower your business to recover from adversity more quickly, and stronger than ever before. Installing the right HR solutions for small businesses can prepare you for when those issues occur.

02 Practicality

Not every business needs the same strategic HR management. The People Biz is delivering human resource solutions rooted in real-world experience. Our small business HR solutions are built to be actionable. We’ll cut through the noise, building the solution you need with straightforward HR strategies to make an immediate impact on your business.

03 Your HR Strategy & the Power of Practical Resilience

HR services are about more than solving problems. For the growing business your HR strategy is about putting systems in place that will help your business grow. The People Biz works to empower your team to tackle the challenges of your business head on. All businesses want to keep growing, but there are going to be obstacles along the way. How you respond to those obstacles can come down to having the right company policies and HR support.

HR development is a key part of any growing business, but it’s important to get started on the right foot so you can sustain that growth. You want to drive long-term success with your business, and The People Biz wants to show you the path. Your business is growing, and that means it’s changing. Let’s take a look at how the right HR solutions can transform how you do business.

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