In a recent episode of the HR business marketing podcast, A Better HR Business, Ben spoke with Diane Faulkner, Founder of Human Resources Made Easy, about her journey, her passion for compliance, and practical strategies for building a thriving HR consulting business for small employers.
Diane Faulkner’s story begins in the corporate sector, where she spent 17 years in leadership roles, including as VP of Human Resources in a Jacksonville credit union. Over her 40-year career, she not only led HR departments but also became an industry voice through writing and speaking engagements. Diane’s knack for simplifying complex compliance topics was first noticed when she contributed a candid article to a trade magazine, propelling her into the world of HR writing and consultancy.
When a life event required her to leave corporate HR, Diane didn’t hesitate – she recognized the gap in HR support for small businesses and decided to fill it. Through Human Resources Made Easy, Diane has helped countless small business owners navigate compliance, manage people within the law, and communicate effectively with their teams.
Diane Faulkner’s story offers a powerful reminder: small businesses deserve HR support that’s both expert and empathetic. By blending compliance expertise, clear communication, and careful business tracking, HR consultants can not only safeguard their clients but help them thrive.
For more on Diane’s approach, her upcoming book “Don’t Get Sued, Get Smart: A Small Business’s Pocket Guide to Avoiding Legal Landmines” promises actionable insights for employers, especially those with 49 staff or fewer.
In a wide-ranging discussion, Diane and Ben talked about:
- Her journey from corporate HR executive to founder of Human Resources Made Easy, and what it really takes to go independent.
- How writing and public speaking became powerful tools to grow her consulting business.
- The most common HR compliance misconceptions small business owners face.
- Why tasks like I-9 audits, employee handbooks, and contractor classifications often trip up small businesses.
- How Diane’s hands-on experience sets her apart from larger, impersonal HR call centers.
- The role of networking (both in-person and on LinkedIn) and content creation in building a client base.
- Her book “Don’t Get Sued, Get Smart” and the critical HR laws small business owners often don’t know they don’t know.
- And much more!
Thanks, Diane!
Website: www.fullcirclepress.net
LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/diane-faulkner-freelance-writer-hr-tech-editor-health-book-ghostwriter/
Diane Faulkner – Human Resources Made Easy
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