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Every time HR clients ask for a software recommendation... You should be making money. The Shrlock team spent weeks getting the inside scoop on the best partner programs for HR consultants, everything from: → What programs exist → Which clients are the best fit → How the rewards are structured → What counts as a qualified referral → How to apply (and start earning money) You won't find this information anywhere online. So our team did the heavy lifting for you. The programs at the top of our list for HR consultants? 1. Gusto (recommended) Offers a 10% monthly recurring rev share for 12 months. Referred clients also receive 3 months free. 2. HiBob Offers a one-time referral fee ranging from 10-20% of the annual license fees with client referral opportunities. 3. ADP Offers multiple referral opportunities starting at $500 with discounts, free payroll, & waived setup fees for referred clients. 4. Deel Offers a 20% recurring revenue share for 12 months per referred client, or pass that 20% directly to your client as a discount. 5. Homebase Offers partners a $250 flat fee per qualified new payroll customer. 6. Checkr, Inc. Offers $150 per business referral and $25 per individual flat fee referral, with no cap. P.S. None of these programs require exclusivity. And all of them are totally free to join. Start applying today to start monetizing recommendations. Check out our all-new blog to learn more about each program. (We've even included links to apply) ⬇️ Link in the comments

Shrlock is celebrating its 1st birthday today 🎂 Here's what I learned in the past 365 days: 1️⃣ Don’t wait for “perfect” Launch the idea. Then listen and learn. The feedback loop is your roadmap. Rinse and repeat until you hear someone say: "This feels like it was built specifically for me." 2️⃣ Lean into being different. Give the right people a reason to pay attention. Building for everyone = losing your sense of direction Building for someone = laser-focused decisions 3️⃣ Your network is your networth Find, foster, and build community. Relationships don’t happen overnight. Start investing time in the people around you. —- P.S. We're not stopping here. There's a lot coming in year two that I can't wait to share. If you're one of the 250+ HR consultants who started running your consulting practice with help from Shrlock… thank you. And if you've been watching from the sidelines… Stick around. It's about to get interesting. More soon. 👀

~50% of HR consultants outsource client work. (yes HALF) Everything from tactical execution to strategic deliverables. Why? A few reasons: 1️⃣ The work falls outside their expertise. A client asks for a compensation benchmarking strategy. Rather than “winging it” or turning it down, smart consultants bring in a specialist and collaborate. 2️⃣ The work falls outside their scope. Payroll admin. Recruiting. Things that weren't part of the original practice design. Rather than say no to a client, they have the right partners to say yes. 3️⃣ The work is below their level. Entry-level, tactical, time-consuming work. A senior HR consultant's time is too valuable and frankly, too expensive to be spent on tasks that don't require their expertise. The common thread? The best HR consultants don't work alone. They've built a network to scale their practice (Without scaling their headcount) That's *exactly* what we're unpacking in our live session: 📅 Join us Thursday April 16th, 2026 at 11am PST Featuring our expert guest Monyca Brown We’ll cover: → How HR consultants outsource client work → What work you should (and shouldn’t) outsource → Finding and vetting an outsourcing partner → …and more! Comment “OUTSOURCE” below, and I’ll share the link to register. All registrants will receive a free copy of the playbook and a link to watch the webinar on demand, even if you can’t attend live.

Here’s what top HR consultants say about LinkedIn: It’s one of their best-performing marketing channels ⭐ So why does it feel like you put in hours every week… But only end up hearing crickets? It’s not because LinkedIn “doesn’t work.” Selling HR support to SMBs requires a very specific playbook. Those generic LinkedIn tips you’ll find online will not help. Because you’re not selling a product.  And you’re not selling a one-time transaction. Here’s what you’re actually selling: → Trust → Credibility → Experience → Partnership That's why "growth hack" strategies will feel scammy. You need a plan built specifically for HR consultants. That’s exactly what we’re breaking down. Join us for our upcoming live expert session: The LinkedIn Masterclass for HR Consultants 📅 January 22, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (2:00 PM ET) Featuring our expert guest Anjeanette Carter, copywriter and content strategist who has worked with globally recognized brands, and supported 7, 8, and 9-figure founders in building credible, high-performing LinkedIn presences. Here's what we’ll cover: → How to turn your growth goals into strategy → Steps for optimizing your LinkedIn profile → How to scale and engage the right network  → Tips for converting connections into clients 👉 Comment MASTERCLASS, and I’ll share the link to register. P.S. All registrants will receive a recording of the event and a free copy of the Ultimate LinkedIn Playbook for HR Consultants #HRConsulting #FractionalHR

HR consultants: if your expertise scales faster than your systems, this is for you. This month’s #CollabHRate dives into Tech-Enabled Consulting and the work behind the work, the operations, clarity, and infrastructure that determine whether your practice grows or grinds. Join us as Dominic Le Fort, Founder of Shrlock, shares how purpose-built tech helps HR advisors reduce friction, streamline delivery, and scale with confidence. 📅 Thursday, Jan 8 🤝 11:30–12:00 CT | Networking 🎯 12:00–1:00 CT | Program One hour. Real consultant insights. Practical ideas you can use immediately. Know someone who should be there? Send them this and ping me for details! . Hope to see you there. Sam Eaton Samantha O'Neill Coreyne Woodman-Holoubek Kathy Holmes GPHR Mary Southworth Janel Yessian, PHR, SHRM-CP Monyca Brown Rashel Hughley Christine Iannucci Justin Dorsey, SPHR, GPHR Marnie Robbins Holly Norton LeAnne Lagasse Rebecca Hawkins, ACC Karen Cunningham, SPHR Barbara Giesing, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPSP **From when I got to meet Dominic👇 in person a few months back! He is as fun as he looks in this photo! ☮️ 😄

If you’re an HR consultant or fractional HR leader, start following these accounts in 2026 👇 These are thought leaders and community builders who consistently share insights, resources, and events focused on building, scaling, and sustaining modern HR consulting businesses. 🟣 Tracie Sponenberg Founder of Tracie Sponenberg LLC. An advisor and fractional HR executive focused on writing AI in HR, wellbeing, owning a consulting business, and her decades of experience working in and leading Human Resources. 🟣 Anessa Fike Founder of Fike & Co. author of The Revolution of Work and the Queen of Fractional HR. Over 12 years of experience as a fractional HR leader. 🟣 Sam Eaton Founder of MindAbility Consultancy Ltd, offering tailored HR Consultant training & business coaching for bold. Shares daily insights on how to build a healthier and more profitable HR consulting practice. 🟣 Kirsty Baggs-Morgan🌶 Founder of Evolving HR™️, an online community of HR professionals all over the world providing connection, resources, and events for HR consultants and fractional HR leaders. 🟣 Tracy Avin Founder of TroopHR, an HR community created to empower People Professionals to drive change and maximize their impact as leaders. At Troop, People Leaders connect with their peers, engage with industry thought leaders, and learn from master practitioners across the business community. 🟣 Zoë Walters Co-Founder of Empowrd AI. Forward-looking takes on the intersection of HR, technology, and how AI is reshaping advisory work. Helps organizations and people-focused businesses harness AI to improve productivity, performance, and strategic clarity. 🟣 Jesse Freese Founder of StartupExperts Experts, an invite-only community of HR, Finance, and Operations leaders at Series A or later companies. Large network of startup-focused fractional HR leaders. 🟣 Elles Skony Founder of Fractional People People, a community for HRpreneurs to celebrate and support each other on their solopreneur HR journey! 🟣 TU J. Founder of HR4HR, a community of HR consultants and fractional HR leaders with regular educational programming, networking events, and new client opportunities. 🟣 Dominic Le Fort Co-Founder of Shrlock. Sharing daily insights, data, tools, and lessons learned from building the only client management system built specifically for HR consultants and fractional HR leaders. If you’re serious about: ☑ Sharpening your thinking ☑ Improving how you run your practice, and ☑ Staying ahead of where HR consulting is going You need to start following these accounts today. P.S. If there's anyone I missed... Tag them in the comments below ⬇️

Don��t ask me how this happened, but: 450+ HR consultants and fractional HR leaders are registered for early access to Shrlock's State of the HR Consulting Industry Report. It's a clear sign this community is ready for: → Real benchmarks → Real insights → Real data Fun Fact: You can officially access your copy of the report! 👇 Claim your copy of the report here: https://bit.ly/48VnH51 Ready to dive into the data with expert commentary? Join HR consulting industry experts Sam Eaton and Elles Skony, where we’ll put real context around the data and talk through what these trends actually mean for HR consultants heading into 2026. This is not a presentation, it's a conversation. And it’s a conversation worth tuning into if you’re thinking seriously about how to scale your HR consulting business in 2026. 👇 Watch our roundtable chat on-demand: https://bit.ly/3KMGCXP #HRConsulting #FractionalHR

Looking to scale your HR consulting business in 2026? 📣 Join us December 16th at 2:00 pm PST for a live expert roundtable where we break down benchmarks shaping the industry and share early access to the State of the HR Consulting Industry Report 2026. We analyzed responses from 200+ HR consultants and fractional HR leaders to uncover how the industry is evolving in 2026. We'll explore: → Which marketing channels are driving consistent client acquisition → How consultants are structuring and pricing their services → What service offerings are gaining momentum in 2026 → Which revenue models deliver the strongest returns Featuring industry leaders Sam Eaton and Elles Skony, this session will help you understand the data and apply it to your consulting practice. Seats are limited for the live session. Register today to secure your spot and receive early access to the full report: 👉 https://bit.ly/4pDFNPK #HRConsulting #FractionalHR

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