by Kristin Johnson | Oct 8, 2025 | Blog
We have all been a part of “meetings that could have been an email” that just eat away at your productivity. Meetings are essential for collaboration and decision-making, but without structure, they can become unproductive and time-consuming. HR recommends the...
by Kristin Johnson | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog
The other night at a dinner event, I happened to sit next to a business owner from California. Over the course of casual conversation, he shared how frustrated he was about the cost of sick leave for his short-term workforce. His internal HR team and even his attorney...
by Kristin Johnson | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog
Ah, August/September in Washington. The sun’s out, the coffee stands are busy, and the Nextdoor app has officially turned into a neighborhood smoke alarm: “I smell smoke.” “Is there a fire?” “Where’s it coming from?” Spoiler: it’s probably wildfire season....
by Kristin Johnson | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog
Somewhere along the line, HR got a bad rap for being the “Fun Police.” You know—the mythical group who storms into the office party, confiscates the margarita machine, and shuts down karaoke before the 90s power ballads even get started. Here’s the truth: we’re not...
by Kristin Johnson | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog
You may have heard of the classic Seven Deadly Sins—lust, greed, envy, sloth… you know, the usual suspects. But in HR, we have our own set, and trust me, they’re just as dangerous. Only instead of eternal damnation, they come with lawsuits, turnover, and the...
