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The Curious Case of the Disappearing Donuts
An HR Tale of Culture, Communication, and Crumbly Consequences It started like any other Monday. The office kitchen—normally a buzz of caffeine-fueled camaraderie—was unusually quiet. The Motivation Monday donuts, a sweet tradition courtesy of HR, were nowhere to be...
Grief in the Workplace-Update 2 years later
May 10, 2025, would have been my dad’s 87th birthday. It kind of crept up on me, but I started thinking about him a lot more and feeling waves of grief wash over me that had at least gotten duller in the past 2 years. That’s when I realized what time of the year it...
What Ted Lasso Teaches Us About Emotional Intelligence and Great Management
As HR professionals, one of the most impactful parts of our job is coaching leaders. Whether we’re helping them navigate team dynamics, manage conflict, or build trust, we’re often in the business of helping people become better humans at work. Many of my clients will...
What Counts as Compensable Time for Non-Exempt Employees in Washington State?
What Counts as Compensable Time for Non-Exempt Employees in Washington State? When it comes to paying non-exempt employees, one of the most important things for an employer to do is paying for all time worked. In Washington state, the rules are clear in some areas...
Struggling to Hire? It Might Be Time to Say Goodbye to the 40-Hour Workweek
If you're having a hard time finding employees right now, you're definitely not alone. The talent market is still tight, and candidates have made it very clear: flexibility isn’t just a perk anymore — it’s an expectation. Let’s be honest. For many people, the...
Why Great Onboarding Matters (And How to Get It Right From Day One)
Think back to your very first day at a new job. You probably felt a mix of nerves and excitement—and maybe even a little panic. Where do I park? What should I wear? Who do I ask about lunch? What am I even supposed to do? That’s exactly why a great onboarding...
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Why Work With an HR Consulting Company? Because Nuance Matters.
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...
Shameless Plug Alert: Wildfire Smoke, WA Laws, and Keeping Your Team Breathing Easy
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....
Why HR Isn’t Just the Fun Police
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...
The 7 Deadly HR Sins (and Yes, They Can Sink Your Business)
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...
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