OM DENNE EPISODE
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.
In this episode of Maximum Octane, Jason Patel sits down with Lindsay Kvasnik, an HR veteran with over 17 years of experience and founder of Rosebud Consulting HR. 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.
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.
Tune in to episode 147 of Maximum Octane 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.
Episode Takeaways:
- 06:39 Why planning in smaller bits as opposed to setting big, audacious goals can help your business hit major milestones and grow
- 09:31 The second biggest mistake Lindsay sees business owners make: Failing to implement policies and procedures in your auto shop
- 10:24 How to manage lateness in your auto shop and why it’s important to be flexible with your staff
- 12:45 How staying true to your original mission helps build company culture and why it’s important in the workplace
- 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
- 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”
- 20:02 How to use AI to help your business grow and its true place in the HR world
- 23:21 Rosebud Consulting can service all 50 states, meaning they know the nuances of state-specific regulations and how to navigate them
- 25:44 How to use HR to your advantage and turn your business into a lasting success
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