Managing people is hard, regardless of the business – then we through alcohol into the mix and our laid back industry culture.

Bring your note book, this functional conversation will give you action items in the three key buckets:

1. People

Yes, you can have both great employees and a great product. My top tips to lead people with transparency and respect – that may sound basic, but it’s become complicated in the new legal framework. We’ll talk foundational people things, that will help you when awkward conversations happen down the road (like why X is paid more than Y, or why employee X doesn’t get X shift…why doesn’t X clock in and out but I have to?)

2. Policy

Four must haves for my clients including how to look at your Handbook today – and make a tweak to protect your business.

3. Procedure

HR typically lives with the business owner or GM, and is really executed by managers. We’ll talk practical procedures for managers to walk the walk and make the people part of the business more efficient. I’ll debunk some administrative myths (no – it doesn’t have to be fancy “performance management” documentation to say the write up happened…) and other ways you can stay on the floor while engaging your people team on expectations.

Jessica Hart is an experienced HR leader with a knack for simplifying complex issues. With an MBA and a background navigating post-merger people stuff with Heineken and The Lagunitas Brewing Company, she’s navigated organizational restructures, compliance, and employee relations with employees in nearly all 50 states. Specializing in breweries and wineries, Jessica excels in supporting cultures where employees wear multiple hats. Known for her practical approach, Jessica is a sought-after speaker on HR trends and risk mitigation. Outside work, she loves hiking northern California with her husband and their toddler on the weekends and planning trips back to the Mid West to visit in-laws.