Fractional HR sounds great in theory, but how does it actually work? In this episode, Kimberly Prescott sits down with Amber Trail, Managing Consultant at Prescott HR, to break down what fractional HR really means and why it's often misunderstood. They discuss the difference between what managers should handle versus what HR does, common misconceptions about outsourced HR support, and the full range of services fractional HR provides: from handbooks and onboarding to strategic planning and compliance. Amber shares real examples of when fractional HR clicks perfectly with clients and when expectations miss the mark, plus why HR is nothing like accounting or bookkeeping (despite what job ads might say). We discuss these topics…and of course, we talk about cocktails, including a Hotel Nacional straight from Puerto Rico!Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HRGuest: Amber Trail, Managing Consultant at Prescott HR

In this episode of HR and Cocktails, Kimberly Prescott sits down with employment attorney Morgan Thomas Harried of Gordon Feinblatt, LLC to unpack when you need HR, when you need an attorney, and why most organizations actually need both. They talk about the limits of Google and AI for HR decisions, how wage transparency and leave laws really play out in practice, and how HR handles day-to-day implementation while legal keeps you compliant. We discuss these topics…and of course, we talk about cocktails, including an apple cider old fashioned.

Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR

Guest: Morgan Thomas Harried, Employment Attorney at Gordon Feinblatt LLC

A bad interview process can cost you great talent. In this episode, Kimberly Prescott sits down with Amber Trail, Managing Consultant at Prescott HR, to talk about how to design interviews that actually work. They discuss what makes candidates drop out, how to simplify applications, and why shorter, smarter interviews lead to better hires. Amber shares practical tips for phone screens, panel interviews, and training managers to stay compliant while finding the right fit. It’s all about creating a better experience for candidates and for your company. We discuss these topics…and of course, we talk about cocktails!

Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR

Guest: Amber Trail, Managing Consultant at Prescott HR