101 Costly Hr Mistakes : And How to Fix Them Before It's Too Late!

Avoid Legal Pitfalls. Build a Stronger Workplace.

Are Hidden HR Mistakes Putting Your Business At Risk? In 101 Costly HR Mistakes, you’ll discover the most common—and expensive—human resource errors made by businesses today. Whether you're a business owner, supervisor, manager, team lead, entrepreneur, or HR professional, this powerful guide exposes the most common—and costly—HR errors made in today’s workplace... and gives you clear, practical solutions to fix them fast.

In 101 Costly HR Mistakes, Vanessa G. Nelson—President of Expert Human Resources, and recognized HR consultant—pulls back the curtain on the avoidable missteps that lead to lawsuits, fines, low morale, and damaged reputations.

✅ Learn how to avoid employee lawsuits, avoid workplace violations, and avoid wrongful terminations.
✅ Understand misclassification and wage/hour pitfalls.
✅ Strengthen your hiring, documentation, and policy practices.
✅ Stop employee problems before they become legal problems.
✅ Discover the importance of HR Compliance and an internal HR audit.

This book is for:
✔️ Small business owners and entrepreneurs
✔️ Managers, supervisors, and team leads
✔️ New HR professionals and students
✔️ Anyone responsible for HR compliance and culture

Packed with real-world examples, compliance insights, and quick fixes, this is your human resources lifeline for protecting your organization, improving operations, and saving thousands in legal costs. Learn from others’ missteps so you don’t repeat them. This book is your go-to reference for making smart, strategic HR decisions that keep your business running smoothly—and legally.

Don’t wait for a lawsuit, or toxic workplace problems, to fix your HR practices and realize what you missed.
Get your copy now—start reading today, and safeguard your business before it’s too late.

Vanessa G. Nelson is founder and President of award-winning Expert Human Resources, which she created in 2009 to help companies maintain employment law compliance, avoid workplace litigation, maximize human capital, create great teams, and reduce costs.

Vanessa is a results-oriented HR Professional with a unique background in business management, spanning over 29 years at two major corporations in Michigan. She has successfully helped many organizations save millions of dollars via her consulting and expertise, which includes: HR audits, management training, workplace investigations, executive recruitments, compensation studies, management coaching, labor relations, policies and procedures.

Ms. Nelson conducts seminars and speaks all over the United States, and is known to be relaxed and easy-going, but serious when it comes to improving organizations.

Vanessa's clients include: McDonalds, Henry Ford College, Genesee County 911, Mass Transportation Authority, Bedford Public Schools, Old Newsboys, Genesee District Library, Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, Valley Area Agency on Aging, and Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services.

Vanessa is very involved in the community and is currently the HR Advocacy Captain for Congressman Dan Kildee and the 5th Congressional District. She is also the President of Elite HR Professionals Association (SHRM affiliate). In the past, Ms. Nelson served as President of the Women's Leadership Committee for the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce and served as President of the Mott Community College Alumni Board. Additionally, Vanessa provides seminars for the community, including Top 15 Costly Mistakes Made in HR...and How to Fix Them, at various venues.

Vanessa has also composed multiple E-books and workbooks, including: 7-Simple Steps to Conduct an HR Audit Today, Do-It-Yourself Employee Handbook, and How to Write Employee Documentation that Could Stand-Up in Court!

Academically, Vanessa achieved her Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from Central Michigan University; the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), and Certified Labor Relations Leader (CLRL) from Michigan State University (MSU).

For more information or to contact Vanessa, go to www.experthumanresources.com.