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What does modern HR really look like — and how does it impact business growth?

In this full episode of The Moss HR Minute, Nicole Moss sits down with Ashley Zieman, Area HR Manager with Moss Consulting HR Services, for a conversation that covers hiring, leadership decisions, rapid growth, and what it truly means to build a business through people.

Ashley shares her journey into HR, including a transformative experience at a SHRM event while earning her undergraduate degree at LSU. Hearing HR described as a function that can transform a business through its people reshaped her perspective and influenced the direction of her career.

Throughout this episode, Nicole and Ashley discuss:

• When to coach an employee — and when it’s time to separate
• Interview red flags, including lack of accountability and inability to articulate growth
• The systems every business needs to support rapid growth
• Why clear hiring processes, structured onboarding, and defined role expectations matter
• How strong HR leadership protects culture while driving performance

Whether you’re a founder, executive, or growing business owner, this episode offers practical insights into how strategic HR supports scaling, stability, and long-term success.

If you need support strengthening your hiring process, leadership structure, or HR systems, schedule time with Nicole Moss here:
https://meetings.hubspot.com/nicole-moss/meet-with-nicole

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Ashley works locally with clients in Houston, Texas and serves Moss Consulting clients nationwide. This episode was filmed in Houston.

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In this episode of The Moss HR Minute, Nicole Moss, Co-Founder of Moss Consulting HR Services, sits down with Jillian Renken, Marketing Manager at Frontera Search Partners and Co-Founder of PULSE Networking.

Jillian shares how intentional brand storytelling, authentic marketing, and community-driven events are reshaping how healthcare organizations connect with talent and leaders. Drawing on her experience building PULSE and leading marketing strategy at Frontera, Jillian explains why relationships — not transactions — are the foundation of sustainable growth.

Nicole and Jillian also discuss how healthcare brands can stand out in crowded markets, the role of trust and consistency in marketing, and why creating space for real connection matters now more than ever.

This episode is especially valuable for:

• Healthcare leaders and founders building brands with purpose
• Marketing and business development professionals
• Organizations focused on community, connection, and long-term growth

🎧 About the Guest
Jillian Renken is the Marketing Manager at Frontera Search Partners and Co-Founder of PULSE Networking, a healthcare leadership community designed to foster meaningful, agenda-free connections.

🔗 Connect with Jillian on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianrenken/

🎙️ About the Show
The Moss HR Minute is hosted by Nicole Moss, Co-Founder of Moss Consulting HR Services, and focuses on modern HR, leadership, and people strategy for growing businesses.

Book time with Nicole to talk about your HR needs:
https://mossconsulting.com/book-a-free-consultation

Learn more about Moss Consulting HR Services:
www.mossconsulting.com

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In this episode of The Moss HR Minute, Nicole Moss, Co-Founder of Moss Consulting HR Services, sits down with Alyssa Chavez, HR Manager at Moss Consulting HR Services, to answer the real HR and payroll questions small and mid-sized business owners are asking right now.

Nicole puts Alyssa on the spot with a series of direct, practical questions — and Alyssa delivers concise, actionable guidance within one Moss Minute on each topic. The conversation covers overlooked compliance risks, common payroll mistakes that cost businesses money and credibility, and the foundational HR processes companies should build before investing in software.

Key topics include:

• The most overlooked HR compliance risk facing small businesses today
• Payroll mistakes that lead to misclassification, overtime, and multi-state tax issues
• Why onboarding is the most important HR process to build first
• How proactive processes prevent costly problems down the line

This episode is especially valuable for business owners who want to protect their company, support their employees, and build scalable HR systems the right way.

Book time with Nicole to talk about your HR needs:
https://mossconsulting.com/book-a-free-consultation

Learn more about Moss Consulting HR Services:
www.mossconsulting.com

Follow the show:
@TheMossHRMinute