LYNN HR Consulting

As the holiday season approaches, many business owners are already thinking about next year — revenue goals, new projects, and growth strategies. But before you sprint into 2026, take a step back and reflect: What worked this year with your people, and what didn’t?

Halloween isn’t the only time myths can be spooky — plenty of small businesses fall for HR misconceptions that lead to real risks.

Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice season is everywhere. But fall isn’t just about cozy drinks — it’s also the ideal time to check in with your employees before the year closes.

Every small business has a hiring horror story. The candidate looked perfect on paper, nailed the interview, and then… the ghosting, the culture clash, or the sudden disappearance after training. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the cost of a bad hire is at least 30% of that employee’s first-year earnings. But beyond dollars, it drains time, morale, and trust.

The last quarter of the year isn’t just about hitting sales goals — it’s also prime time to make sure your HR house is in order. At Lynn HR Consulting, Jannis and I know that small businesses don’t always have a compliance department watching the details. That’s why year-end is the perfect opportunity to pause and audit.

September 11 will always be a day of reflection for the world — and for us, it holds another deeply personal meaning. On this day five years ago, Jannis and I took a leap of faith and officially launched Lynn HR. We had a shared vision: to bring heart, integrity, and strategic expertise to the world of human resources, helping businesses and people thrive together.