Article by Athelda R. Ensley
Collages LLC Mini Mag – Oct 2019 Issue
Many business owners may false think that because they are small, HR experts cannot assist them. This happens to be farthest from the truth in some instances because these are professionals with a particular view of business. Learn.g2 refers to HR experts as individuals who actually have their fingers on the pulse of operations.
One reason for this is because their work is so diverse that they have to specialize in many areas of operations. Recruiting, onboarding, training, corporate wellness, and advocacy are just a few of these areas. Depending on the size of your business you may require more of this expertise than smaller employers.
Industry professionals like Kimberly Lundy have had the opportunity to help diverse employers with their human resource needs and objectives. A recent interview with her showed not only the complexity of the roles that she oversees but the important benefits that they bring to businesses overall. Let’s take a look at Lundy’s subject matter expertise.
Q: What first interested you in the HR field of specialty?
A: As a native of Pennsylvania, growing up in Philadelphia law school was the original plan after attending Westchester University. Doors opened after I received my BA in Criminal Justice, allowing me to work for the university while pursuing my Master’s Degree. I became interested in employment law and the governing of HR aspects. The area fascinated me partly because of my mother’s experience in the field.
Q: How do your services best help businesses?
A: I have been able to utilize all of my skills and even my time at Concord Law to assist my clients over the years. Some of these areas include consulting and focusing on waver agreements. It often takes knowledge of the law and understanding the applications to avoid problems in business.
I consider my business as a full-service HR company, which provides clients with employee relations, training, and development assistance. With my SHRM certification and training experience, I also help my clients to prepare employees in advance for their work responsibilities.
Throughout my career, I have been allowed to work with small, medium, and large businesses. One of my passions is to be a resource for small businesses through Lundy HR Consulting. I understand that businesses, in general, face some of the same challenges. Small businesses, however, don’t usually have access to the same resources, which is where my services can help.
Q: What’s the most important thing employers should know about 1099 projects/assignments/employees?
A: Complying fully with the law should be of the utmost importance when it comes to issuing
1099’s.Employers need to focus on the job’s duties and structure, for example, and not simply its title. Classification is another area to consider and that this is done properly.
If reviewers (i.e. IRS, EEOC, etc.) come in they will look at the duties of an employee. The question becomes is this a short-term assignment with span and control or work that a typical employee (part-time or full-time) would generally do or take care of.
Q: What are your goals for your business and where do you see it in 3 years?
A: One of the first goals on my list is to get certified as a Minority Business and Women-Owned Business. Taking advantage of the opportunities of these will allow me the chance to assist a wider array of clients. In the next 3 years, I plan to expand my business operations outside of the DC Metro Area. This may even include online and virtual outlets, as well.
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