WTF is Business Casual
Buckle up for real HR stories that'll make you laugh, cringe, and thank your lucky stars you're not that guy.
WTF is Business Casual is the HR podcast where two seasoned consultants—Sarah Bursten and Jenny Lavey, co-founders of RiseHR—dish on wild workplace fails, toxic bosses, employee drama, and leadership gone wrong. With 35+ years of combined experience in HR, leadership development, and people management, they offer surprisingly useful advice wrapped in real talk and hilarious storytelling.
If you’re an HR professional, small business owner, people manager, or just someone who’s survived office politics, this show is for you.
Subscribe to WTF is Business Casual—because work is weird, leadership is messy, and people always be peopling.
Hosted by Sarah Bursten & Jenny Lavey | RiseHR
www.risehumanresources.com
WTF is Business Casual
Affordable HR Support for Colorado Small Businesses: The HR Collective
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Most small business owners know they need HR support.
The problem is figuring out what level of support they actually need.
In this episode, Jenny and Sarah pull back the curtain on RiseHR's HR Collective and explain why they created it, who it's designed for, and how it helps Colorado small business owners get expert HR guidance without paying for a full-time HR professional.
They discuss the most common HR mistakes they see, why Colorado employment law is especially complex, and how small businesses can avoid costly compliance issues before they become expensive problems.
If you've ever wondered whether your business really needs HR support, this episode is for you.
Common HR Mistakes Discussed
- Misclassifying employees as salaried when they should be hourly
- Misclassifying employees as independent contractors
- Incorrect PTO policies
- Non-compliant sick leave practices
- Mishandling final pay requirements after termination
- Lack of documentation and recordkeeping
- Poorly written employee handbooks
- Relying on generic internet advice for Colorado-specific issues
Who The HR Collective Is For
The HR Collective is designed for:
- Colorado-based small businesses
- Employers with approximately 1–20 employees
- Business owners who want expert guidance without hiring full-time HR
- Companies looking for practical HR resources and compliance support
- Leaders who genuinely care about their people and culture
Resources Mentioned- RiseHR Collective:
- Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA):
- Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI):
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
- Employee Handbook Templates (available to HR Collective members)
- HR Compliance Resources and Training Library (available to HR Collective members)
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