Small vs Large Employers in HR

Welcome back to The HR Connection Podcast! In this episode, host Sabrina Baker—CEO and founder of Acacia HR Solutions—dives into what makes managing HR in a small business (think 1 to 500 employees) so vastly different from doing it in a large organization.

From the “wild, wild west” of HR structures in startups to the deeply personal, small-town feel of close-knit teams, Sabrina shares why small employers operate on a completely different playing field. She unpacks key differences around priorities, budgets, resources, structure, and flexibility—while also highlighting the unique opportunities that come with managing HR in this space.

Whether you're a team of 20 where the marketing guy suddenly becomes HR, or a founder wearing every C-suite hat imaginable, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear why small business HR isn’t just challenging—it can also be a whole lot of fun.