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Strong documentation helps employers make fair decisions and defend them when challenged. Explore two real employment cases that highlight why timely, accurate, and consistent documentation matters more than ever.

The workers who changed history had receipts. Learn how Labor Day's origins connect to the importance of workplace documentation.

Lately, I've been sharing Instagram reels with a close friend who also works in HR. One theme seems to pop up over and over again because it's just so relatable. A supervisor walks into HR and says: "I need to put an employee on a Performance Improvement Plan. I've talked to them multiple times about this issue, but nothing has changed." The HR professional's response is predictable: "Okay, can you provide documentation of those conversations?" Cue the uncomfortable silence..

Avoiding Difficult Decisions isn't always the kindest approach. Explore how a Just Culture promotes clarity, accountability, and growth.

This week I was watching the newest season of Ted Lasso, and one conversation stuck with me long after the episode ended. Ted was talking with his mom about how much he loved going to work with his dad when he was a kid. He remembered how fun it was, how everyone was nice to him, and how happy people seemed. His mom gently challenged that memory. She told him it wasn't necessarily the place that made him happy. It was seeing how happy his dad was to be there-his dad's joy and

I've been contemplative over the last couple of weeks so this blog post is going to be a little different- more personal in nature. In November of last year, I received news that changed the course of my career. After 20 years in administrative roles, including the last decade focused on Human Resources, I was told that I had done my job so well that they no longer needed me. At first, it felt like standing at a crossroads. The path I'd been traveling for two decades suddenly

Pay transparency laws are creating unexpected risks for employers across the country. From Washington class action lawsuits over missing pay ranges, to Colorado's groundbreaking disclosure requirements, to California's posting and recordkeeping mandates, businesses are discovering that outdated job posting practices can lead to costly compliance issues. Learn why "you don't know what you don't know" is one of the biggest risks in HR and how proactive audits can protect your b

A recent conversation with a friend highlighted a common HR challenge: you don't know what you don't know. A Washington wage-and-hour investigation over short meal breaks uncovered broader concerns involving payroll, overtime, employee classifications, and timekeeping practices. Even sophisticated HR systems can miss evolving compliance requirements. Proactive audits help identify hidden risks before they become costly liabilities.

Every year, I have had the privilege of supporting one of Homer's most challenging and inspiring events: the Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic. This last weekend was the first version of this race in a longer, half-marathon format and it got me thinking about completing hard things. Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic Runners in 2025- ready to do the hard things. For the participants, the adventure starts long before they reach the mountains. They cross Kachemak Bay, often navigating r

Most employers don't get into trouble because they intentionally break the law—they get into trouble because they didn't know a law existed. From wage-and-hour violations to accommodation requirements and hiring compliance, small oversights can lead to costly consequences. Learn how proactive HR consulting helps businesses identify risks early, stay compliant, and avoid expensive surprises before they happen.

Many businesses have reactive HR- changing policies and procedures after something happens. Evergreen Solutions can help you move from reactive HR to proactive HR so you spend less time putting out fires.

What you don't know can hurt you in the longrun. HR Consulting with Evergreen Solutions works in partnership with your business.

Alaska offers some of the most breathtaking and unique outdoor experiences in the world. Whether you live here or are visiting, the state’s vast wilderness invites you to explore its rugged beauty and rich history. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to participate in some incredible Alaska adventures that left a lasting impression. Here are my top five favorites that you should definitely add to your list.

Discussion of cautions in exclusively using AI in HR practice.

Navigating FMLA, ADA Compliance and State Leave Laws. How Evergreen Solutions can help.

Change is a constant in life. Learning to roll with the punches and taking the lessons from change is a must.

This blog discusses how an HR consultant can assist an HR department of one.

Navigating HR for remote employees

Meet Melissa Elerick

Trading stories with Alaska's helicopter community.