Building A Strong HR Department: A Step by Step Guide For Small Business Owners
Starting a business is challenging, and building a strong HR department is key to long-term success. Our guide walks you through every step needed to create an HR department that’s efficient, compliant, and ready to support your growing team. From hiring your first employee to implementing critical policies, we’ve got the tools and insights you need.
The Four Pillars of a Successful HR Department
At ReeLyfe Solutions, we understand that establishing a strong HR foundation is key to the growth and success of any startup. That’s why we’ve developed the G.R.O.W. Framework—a step-by-step approach designed to guide you in establishing a solid HR department, recruit the right talent, optimize team performance, and ensure compliance with fair and inclusive workplace policies. By implementing the G.R.O.W. Framework, you’ll be positioned to not only build a compliant and efficient HR department but also foster sustainable organizational growth rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles.
Meet Corichia Brisco, Founder and CEO of ReeLyfe Solutions
With over 20 years of experience in human resources and direct program management, Corichia Brisco is a dedicated HR professional with a deep commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). As a service-connected veteran and founder ReeLyfe Solutions, Corichia has worked across federal, state, and private sectors, helping organizations achieve HR compliance and create inclusive work environments.
Recognized for her contributions to accessibility compliance and equitable workplace practices, Corichia’s passion for DEIA stems from her own personal experiences with discrimination, fueling her drive to build workplaces where everyone feels valued and respected. Through her work, she helps individuals and organizations navigate HR policies, create inclusive practices, and understand their rights.
Corichia is excited to bring her knowledge and expertise to help others build equitable and effective HR departments.
A. Youngblood, MO
“We found Corichia on Bark and thank God we did. She helped our company reduce high turnover and develop a performance management program that our employees love."
M. Moris, AR
"The team at ReeLyfe Solutions helped us navigate complex HR challenges within our company. Corichia’s deep understanding of federal HR policies allowed us to create policies that were not only compliant but also inclusive."
L. Cannon, MO
“Working with ReeLyfe Solutions has been a game-changer for our organization. Corichia helped us overhaul our HR processes.