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Knowledge should be shared. Our blog is a place where we pass along the insights, strategies, and lessons we've gained from years of experience in accounting and people operations. From practical guides for small business owners to industry-specific tips and strategic HR advice, our goal is to empower you with the information you need to make confident, informed decisions for your small business.

What Makes a Great Manager in a Remote Workplace
Discover the essential traits and practices of strong remote managers. Learn how regular 1:1s, employee empowerment, and clear documentation improve performance and culture in distributed teams.

How to Create a Career Path and leveling Strategy for Your Team
Discover how to create a career pathing strategy that drives engagement, supports employee development, and scales with your business. Learn the essential components of career path frameworks and how The Hazel Group helps small to mid-sized companies remote and onsite, design tailored, effective growth strategies.

HR for Remote Teams: How to Support Culture, Communication, and Compliance
Leading a remote team? Learn how to build HR systems that foster culture, streamline communication, and maintain compliance no matter where your people are.

What Is a Fractional CPO and How Can They Help Your Business?
Discover how a Fractional Chief People Officer supports HR strategy, people growth, and business scalability for small and mid-sized companies without full-time overhead.

How to Scale People Operations Without a Full-Time HR Team
Learn how small and mid-sized businesses can scale HR processes without hiring in-house staff. Explore tools, strategy, and how a Fractional CPO can help.

How to Build an Effective Employee Onboarding Process That Drives Retention and Engagement
Learn how to create a structured onboarding process that improves employee experience, reduces turnover, and supports long-term success.

How to Structure an Annual Performance Review Process
Learn how to design an annual and 360 performance review process that supports employee growth, business goals, and organizational development.