A Practical Guide to the Essential HR Issues for Small Businesses and Startups, Featuring tried-and-true, ready-to-use tools, examples, and resources, The Essential HR Guide teaches the nuts and bolts of HR for small businesses and startups and is the perfect desk reference for any organization who may not have the financial resources to invest in a fully-staffed HR department. The Essential HR Guide navigates readers through the HR essentials, including developing policies and organizational best practices, managing and measuring performance, driving engagement and cultivating a culture, understanding legal obligations, assessing risk, and guidance for developing leaders.