As the leaves change and the fourth quarter ramps up, now is the perfect time to pause and look under the hood of your HR practices. The end of the year is busy for every business but it’s also one of the most important times to review policies, pay practices, and people systems that might be outdated, unclear, or no longer aligned with where your business is headed. A few intentional steps now can prevent compliance headaches, payroll issues, and performance management stres