How exposed is your business?

01Do you spend less than 5 hours a week dealing with people issues?

02Could you take a month off without the business slowing down?

03If your top performer quit tomorrow, would things keep running smoothly?

04Can your managers handle tough conversations without pulling you in?

05Would you happily rehire every person on your team today?

06Does everyone know what “great” looks like in their role, and how they're measured?

07Do you know why people leave, and is turnover under control?

08Is your pay competitive enough to keep your best people?

09Do your managers hold regular 1-on-1s with every direct report?

10Can you fill a key role within 30 days when someone leaves?

11Do new hires get a clear plan for their first 30 days?

12Is everyone classified correctly (exempt vs. non-exempt, employee vs. contractor)?

13Do you track hours and pay overtime and breaks correctly for hourly employees?

14Do you follow a consistent termination process, including paying final wages on time?

15Do you have agreements that protect your clients and confidential information when people leave?

16Do managers document performance issues and corrective action in writing?

17Do you respond to every unemployment claim, with documentation?

18Has your employee handbook been updated in the last 12 months?

19Are your paid sick leave and other leave policies current with state and federal law?

20Does every employee have a signed offer letter and a current job description?