Great managers act as people strategists by creating detailed talent personas—profiles of motivations, skills, and growth triggers—to guide assignments, coaching, and development. Discover how to implement personas to boost engagement and performance from day one.

Discover how small businesses can adopt proactive HR early— creating scalable people practices, empowering managers as on‑the‑ground strategists, and leveraging cost‑effective fractional HR leadership.

Marketing and HR share a lot more overlap than you think. This article explores how to take the methodology used to create customer personas and apply it to employee personas. These personas can be used to drive engagement, retention, and productivity.

We unpack the June 2025 jobs report and explain what it really means for small businesses under 100 employees — beyond the headlines.

In this article, we explore how tools like Eightfold, Gloat, and Visier are making workforce planning smarter, faster, and more strategic—so you can grow without falling behind on people.

Explore five innovative AI tools that offer powerful people analytics, seamless employee experiences, and actionable insights – all designed to make managing your people smarter and more efficient, without the high costs.

As small businesses embrace fractional HR support, AI is becoming a game-changer. By integrating AI into HR consulting, fractional HR partners can enhance decision-making, improve employee outcomes, and streamline tasks like compliance, employee benefits, and workforce planning

In startups and small businesses, the CEO–HR relationship can be a hidden growth lever—or a major gap. We talk about how to turn the CEO–HR relationship into a strategic advantage—driving growth, alignment, and long-term value.

HR can be a hidden drain or a smart investment—it all depends on how it’s done. This article breaks down how small businesses can make the right HR decisions that don’t just save their bottom line, but grow it.

Traditional fractional HR often promises flexibility—but delivers retainers, delays, and generic advice. Here’s what’s really broken in the model—and how NewEra HR offers a smarter, more agile alternative.

Not all fractional HR is created equal. This guide helps small business owners cut through the noise and choose a partner that’s flexible, cost-effective, and aligned with how modern businesses operate.

Lean growth means making smarter hires—and fractional HR is one of the smartest. Here’s how to use it to build a solid people foundation without over-investing.

From risk reduction to talent strategy, here’s why fractional HR should be part of every investor’s playbook—and why the model itself is worth investing in.

Why it’s time to stop treating HR like a late-stage function. How founders can use fractional HR to get leadership-level support without burning runway.