

Do These HR Challenges Sound Familiar?
Managing HR can be complex and time-consuming. If any of these challenges resonate with you, an Optimize HR membership might be exactly what you need:
You're Not Alone! Optimize HR Memberships provide expert guidance, practical tools & support so you can confidently navigate HR challenges while focusing on growing your business.
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Unsure if you're compliant with changing employment laws.
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Avoiding tough conversations about staff performance or behavior.
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Wishing your managers had HR support to lead teams and save you time.
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Wanting on-call HR expertise from someone who knows you and your business.
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Curious about using AI but unsure where to start.
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Frustrated by unmet staff expectations and not sure how to address them.
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Feeling alone in handling HR challenges without a trusted sounding board.
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Wanting HR support without the cost of hiring full-time staff or paying high-level fees.
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Wishing you had someone to talk with about confidential staffing or strategy discussions.
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Desire to connect with other business leaders experiencing the same.
Why Join Optimize HR Membership?
Our memberships provide expert HR guidance, practical tools, and ongoing support you can count on to help you handle difficult employee situations, navigate compliance updates confidently, and built a thriving team and workplace.
Expert Guidance When You Need It
Access an HR expert who knows you and your business for personalized advice and support.
Peace of Mind
Stay compliant with employment laws, minimize legal risks with expert guidance and tools, and avoid costly mistakes by ensuring your HR practices align with regulations.
Empower Your Team
Equip your management team with tools, training, and resources. Build confidence in handling sensitive employee issues, including performance management and difficult conversations.
Focus on Growing Your Business
Spend less time worrying about HR tasks & more time focused on what you do best, running your business. Gain insights into employee engagement and workplace culture to create a thriving environment for your team.
Don’t Go It Alone
Have someone to turn to for confidential discussions about staffing situations, business strategies, or management challenges. No more navigating HR challenges alone. In addition to having an HR expert by your side, join a community of like-minded business leaders who can share resources and experiences.
Attract and Retain Top Talent
Position your business as an employer of choice through best practices, team insights, and modern HR strategies. Build a high-performing team that drives your business forward.
Learn to Leverage AI
Learn how to integrate AI into your HR processes to save time, improve decision-making, and streamline operations.
Save Time & Money
Access executive-level HR expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring an in-house HR professional or relying heavily on legal expertise. Get answers to HR questions when you need them-no more relying on “Google” for solutions and determining if the search results are correct.
With Optimize HR Membership, you’ll have the tools, resources, and expert support you need to confidently manage HR while fostering a workplace culture that attracts tops talent and drives success.

Ready to Optimize Your HR Strategy?
Every Optimize HR membership includes essential tools, resources, and expert guidance to simplify your HR challenges and empower your team.
Choose from one of our membership plans
*Memberships require a 12-month commitment. Payment options include monthly, quarterly, biannual, or lump sum billing. Pricing reflects HR advisory services for organizations with employees in a single state. Additional fees apply for multi-state organizations or those in highly regulated states (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Oregon).
5 Member Seats
Up to five individuals from your team can access the Optimize HR community app and all included membership features.
Employee Handbook (1 State + Federal)
Keep your workplace policies compliant and up to date with federal and state laws. Your handbook will be reviewed and updated during your membership to reflect meaningful legal or regulatory changes, giving you confidence that your policies stay current. (Additional states billed separately.)
Employment Posters (1 State & Federal)
Stay compliant with mandatory employment posting requirements. Includes one federal and one state physical poster set, plus digital posters for federal and one state. Automatic compliance updates are included. Industry-specific posters may be available for an additional fee, and additional poster sets are invoiced separately.
Access to HR Forms, Templates, & Resources
Save time with a library of customizable HR forms, templates, and resources for everyday needs-all in one place. If you don’t see what you need, you can submit a request for consideration.
Group Office Hours
Join virtual group sessions where you can ask questions, receive HR guidance, and collaborate with other members to tackle HR and workplace challenges in a supportive, interactive environment.
Exit Questionnaire
Gain valuable insights into the employee experience to improve retention strategies, strengthen workplace culture, and refine operations. Designed to gather feedback from departing employees, whether seasonal or year-round, to help you identify opportunities for improvement.
Reporting Form for Employee Feedback
Encourage transparency by providing employees with an anonymous or named feedback tool that fosters trust and accountability. Submissions are sent to Optimize HR and shared with designated contacts in your organization, as agreed upon in advance. With this tool, you can gain valuable insights into your team’s needs, foster open communication, and strengthen workplace culture.
Compliance Updates
Stay informed with periodic updates on employment law changes, along with clear, actionable guidance to help your organization stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.
Performance Management Support (Limited)
Confidently handle sensitive employee performance issues with expert guidance on handling employee performance, corrective action plans, termination documents, and performance reviews.
Wow All That Membership:
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Includes support for drafting corrective action and termination documents via email or during office hours.
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Members may use their allotted 1:1 calls for confidential discussions.
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Members may email/message Optimize HR about performance management topics as needed.
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Support is provided remotely by default. In-person meetings may be arranged at Optimize HR’s discretion. Travel costs and additional fees may apply.
Wow All That & More Membership:
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Includes assistance in drafting corrective action and termination documents
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Includes review of performance review drafts and meeting agendas.
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Members may discuss performance management topics with Optimize HR 1:1 as needed.
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Optimize HR may be available to join a manager in a performance-related discussion with an employee.
Support is provided remotely by default. In-person meetings may be arranged at Optimize HR’s discretion. Travel costs and additional fees may apply.
Member Email & Messaging Access
Contact Optimize HR through email or direct messaging for HR guidance and everyday support. You can also connect and collaborate with other members through shared discussions in the Optimize HR app.
Access to Masterclasses & Workshops
Build confidence in managing HR responsibilities through interactive sessions that explore essential topics such as compliance, leadership, performance management, and employee relations. Sessions are offered virtually throughout the year.
Optimize HR Community App
Access everything in one place, connect with other business leaders, get compliance updates, explore HR resources and templates, and join live events for peer support, idea sharing, and collaboration.
Shared Features (What’s Included in Every Membership):
All member organizations receive these core benefits:
Exclusive Features in Wow All That & More
This membership includes everything in the base tier, plus:
10 Member Seats (vs. 5 in Wow All That)
Up to ten individuals from your team can access the Optimize HR Community App and all included membership features.
Handbook Slides
Simplify team training with a slide deck that highlights key policies and expectations from your employee handbook, making it easy to present, share, and reinforce important information.
Staff Surveys (Up to 3)
Gain valuable insights into your team’s engagement, workplace culture, and retention opportunities through surveys conducted by Optimize HR. (Up to 3 surveys included).
Performance Management Support (Comprehensive)
Confidently handle sensitive employee performance issues with expert HR guidance on corrective action, termination documents, and performance reviews.
Comprehensive support includes:
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Assistance in drafting corrective action and termination documents.
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Reviewing performance review drafts and meeting agendas.
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Members may discuss performance management topics with Optimize HR 1:1 as needed.
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Optimize HR may be available to join a manager in a performance-related discussion with an employee.
Support is provided remotely by default. In-person meetings may be arranged at Optimize HR’s discretion. Travel costs and additional fees may apply.
1:1 Member Calls with HR Expert (Unlimited Reasonable Use)
Connect 1:1 with Optimize HR for discussions on sensitive or complex HR matters requiring personalized guidance.
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A reasonable number of 1:1 calls per organization, with no strict time limit but subject to Optimize HR’s discretion.
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Calls intended for strategic HR challenges, complex issues, or other sensitive topics requiring deeper consultation.
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Optimize HR reserves the right to assess additional fees for excessive call usage that exceeds typical member needs, ensuring all members receive timely and equitable support.
Employee Access to Optimize HR (up to 40 employees included)
Employees may reach out directly to Optimize HR by email regarding workplace questions or concerns. When appropriate, Optimize HR may also hold a call with the employee to address escalated matters.
Up to 40 employees are included in the membership rate. Additional employees may be added for an additional fee.
Classification of Positions (up to 20 included)
Ensure compliance and minimize risk by accurately classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt under applicable wage and hour laws.
Up to 20 positions are included in the membership rate. Additional positions may be reviewed and invoiced separately.
I-9 Review (up to 40 forms included)
Optimize HR will review up to 40 I-9 forms to help you maintain compliance with federal employment eligibility requirements. Reviews are conducted remotely by default.
As part of this service, Optimize HR may identify potential errors or omissions and provide suggestions for correction, as applicable.
In-person reviews may be arranged at Optimize HR’s discretion and are subject to geographic availability. Additional forms or in-person reviews may incur additional fees.
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Employee Handbook (1 State & Federal)
Keep your workplace policies compliant and up to date with federal and state laws. Your handbook will be reviewed and updated during your membership to reflect meaningful legal or regulatory changes, giving you confidence that your policies stay current. (Additional states billed separately.)
Up to 5 Member Seats
Up to 10 Member Seats
Member Seats
This is the number of individuals from your team that can access the Optimize HR Community App and all included membership features.
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Employment Posters (1 State & Federal)
Stay compliant with mandatory employment posting requirements. Includes one federal and one state physical poster set, plus digital posters for federal and one state. Automatic compliance updates are included. Industry-specific posters may be available for an additional fee, and additional poster sets are invoiced separately.
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Member Email & Direct Message Access to HR
Contact Optimize HR through email or direct messaging for HR guidance and everyday support. You can also connect and collaborate with other members through shared discussions in the Optimize HR app.
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Compliance Updates
Stay informed with periodic updates on employment law changes, along with clear, actionable guidance to help your organization stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.
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Office Hour
Join virtual group sessions where you can ask questions, receive HR guidance, and collaborate with other members to tackle HR and workplace challenges in a supportive, interactive environment.
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HR Forms, Resources, & Templates
Save time with a library of customizable HR forms, templates, and resources for everyday needs-all in one place. If you don’t see what you need, you can submit a request for consideration.
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Exit Questionnaire
Gain valuable insights into the employee experience to improve retention strategies, strengthen workplace culture, and refine operations. Designed to gather feedback from departing employees, whether seasonal or year-round, to help you identify opportunities for improvement.
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Employee Feedback & Reporting Form
Encourage transparency by providing employees with an anonymous or named feedback tool that fosters trust and accountability. Submissions are sent to Optimize HR and shared with designated contacts in your organization, as agreed upon in advance. With this tool, you can gain valuable insights into your team’s needs, foster open communication, and strengthen workplace culture.
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Access to Masterclasses & HR Workshops
Build confidence in managing HR responsibilities through interactive sessions that explore essential topics such as compliance, leadership, performance management, and employee relations. Sessions are offered virtually throughout the year.
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Access an Optimize HR via Email and Direct Message
Contact Optimize HR through email or direct messaging for HR guidance and everyday support.
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Optimize HR Community App
Access everything in one place, connect with other business leaders, get compliance updates, explore HR resources and templates, and join live events for peer support, idea sharing, and collaboration.
Up to 3 Surveys
Staff Surveys
Gain actionable insights into employee engagement through surveys conducted by Optimize HR.
Limited
Comprehensive
Performance Management Support
Confidently handle sensitive employee performance issues with expert guidance on handling employee performance, corrective action plans, termination documents, and performance reviews.
Wow All That Membership:
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Includes support for drafting corrective action and termination documents via email or during office hours.
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Members may use their allotted 1:1 calls for confidential discussions.
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Members may email/message Optimize HR about performance management topics as needed.
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Support is provided remotely by default. In-person meetings may be arranged at Optimize HR’s discretion. Travel costs and additional fees may apply.
Wow All That & More Membership:
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Includes assistance in drafting corrective action and termination documents
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Includes review of performance review drafts and meeting agendas.
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Members may discuss performance management topics with Optimize HR 1:1 as needed.
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Optimize HR may be available to join a manager in a performance-related discussion with an employee.
Support is provided remotely by default. In-person meetings may be arranged at Optimize HR’s discretion. Travel costs and additional fees may apply.
Limited
Unlimited Reasonable Use
1:1 Calls with Optimize HR
Connect 1:1 with Optimize HR for discussions on sensitive or complex HR matters requiring personalized guidance.
Includes:
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A reasonable number of 1:1 calls per organization, with no strict time limit but subject to Optimize HR’s discretion.
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Calls intended for strategic HR challenges, complex issues, or other sensitive topics requiring deeper consultation.
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Optimize HR reserves the right to assess additional fees for excessive call usage that exceeds typical member needs, ensuring all members receive timely and equitable support.
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Handbook Slides
Simplify team training with a slide deck that highlights key policies from your handbook, making it easy to share and understand.
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Meeting Attendance
Optimize HR is available to attend a reasonable number of team/management meetings remotely, as needed, to help ensure consistent HR guidance and collaboration or to support a manager in having a performance related discussion with an employee. Meeting attendance is at Optimize HR’s sole discretion. In-person meetings may be arranged but are not guaranteed. If an in-person meeting is approved, additional fees and travel costs may apply.
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Up to 40 Employees
Employee Email Access to Optimize HR
Employees may reach out directly to Optimize HR by email regarding workplace questions or concerns. When appropriate, Optimize HR may also hold a call with the employee to address escalated matters.
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Up to 20 Positions
Classification of Positions
Ensure compliance and minimize risk by accurately classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt under applicable wage and hour laws.
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Up to 40 Documents
I-9 Review
Optimize HR will review I-9 forms to help you maintain compliance with federal employment eligibility requirements. Reviews are conducted remotely by default.
As part of this service, Optimize HR may identify potential errors or omissions and provide suggestions for correction, as applicable.
In-person reviews may be arranged at Optimize HR’s discretion and are subject to geographic availability. Additional forms or in-person reviews may incur additional fees.
Choose the plan that suits your business
Affordable, all-inclusive HR Advisory Services Memberships designed to simplify your HR challenges & empower your business.
* Memberships require a 12-month commitment.
*Memberships require a 12-month commitment. Payment options include monthly
quarterly,biannual, or lump sum billing. Pricing reflects HR advisory services for
organizations with employees in a single state. Additional fees apply for
multi-state organizations or those in highly regulated states
(e.g., California, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Oregon).
1:1 Consultations
Employee Handbook
Employment Posters
Compensation Benchmarking
Leadership & Career Coaching
Workplace Assessments/ Investigations
Traliant Compliance Training
DiSC Assessments and Customized Workshops
Additional Ways We Can Help
Optimize HR memberships are designed to provide comprehensive support, but we understand that every organization has unique needs and that some may not want to join membership. That’s why we offer a range of services that can be added to a membership or stand-alone

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