{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/616b806ba5607c00121c2ec2/6a86abf2d44e4444af83f725?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Your Human Resources Department is Here to Help. Here’s What You Need to Know","description":"<p>Human resources often gets a bad rap. It’s been stigmatized as the last resort for managing harassment claims and inner office conflicts. But the department and the people behind it do so much more.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Maximum Octane, Jason Patel sits down with<strong> Lindsay Kvasnik</strong>, an HR veteran with over 17 years of experience and founder of <strong>Rosebud Consulting HR.</strong> She’s held almost every position in the field, including recruiting, coordinating, and managing. Now she’s changing the narrative, helping companies build upon their vision to grow and thrive in different industries.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout the conversation, Lindsay tackles pressing topics such as strategies for business growth, the importance of company culture, AI’s impact on HR practices, and navigating state-specific regulations. She also talks about what HR looks like for small business owners and entrepreneurs, sharing her own experience building a team and a dependable company for her employees. The key lies in the foundation, which Lindsay notes can only be improved with a great HR team.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to <strong>episode 147</strong> of <strong>Maximum Octane</strong> if you’re interested in improving your company’s HR practices or gaining a better understanding of how HR functions, especially as the climate shifts under the weight of AI.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>06:39 Why planning in smaller bits as opposed to setting big, audacious goals can help your business hit major milestones and grow</li><li>09:31 The second biggest mistake Lindsay sees business owners make: Failing to implement policies and procedures in your auto shop&nbsp;</li><li>10:24 How to manage lateness in your auto shop and why it’s important to be flexible with your staff</li><li>12:45 How staying true to your original mission helps build company culture and why it’s important in the workplace</li><li>14:15 Thinking about the bigger picture, “what you want your business to do moving forward”, and creating a plan for your business to evolve</li><li>16:54 Should business owners still be writing their own policies? Lindsay explains why AI tools can be beneficial for new shop owners without an “HR mind”</li><li>20:02 How to use AI to help your business grow and its true place in the HR world&nbsp;</li><li>23:21 Rosebud Consulting can service all 50 states, meaning they know the nuances of state-specific regulations and how to navigate them</li><li>25:44 How to use HR to your advantage and turn your business into a lasting success&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Lindsay Kvasnik:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-kvasnik-3120289\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.rosebudconsultinghr.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Rosebud Consulting HR’s website</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's connect:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://maximumoctane.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/hickeykim/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kim.hickey.167\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li>Email: info@maximumoctane.com</li></ul>","author_name":"Kim Hickey"}