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Labor Day: The Workers Who Changed History Had Receipts
The workers who changed history had receipts. Learn how Labor Day's origins connect to the importance of workplace documentation.
Melissa Elerick
Sep 42 min read


Avoiding Difficult Conversations: When Good Intentions Create Bigger Problems
Avoiding Difficult Decisions isn't always the kindest approach. Explore how a Just Culture promotes clarity, accountability, and growth.
Melissa Elerick
Aug 214 min read


Gratitude Is Contagious
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
Melissa Elerick
Aug 93 min read


Finding Joy in the Unexpected
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
Melissa Elerick
Aug 23 min read


When HR Compliance Becomes a “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know” Moment
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.
Melissa Elerick
Jul 175 min read


The Hidden Cost of “Figure It Out Later”: Why Proactive HR Saves Time, Money, and Relationships.
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.
Melissa Elerick
Jun 273 min read


You Don't Know What You Don't Know- How HR Consulting Keeps You in the Know.
What you don't know can hurt you in the longrun. HR Consulting with Evergreen Solutions works in partnership with your business.
Melissa Elerick
Jun 213 min read


Navigating Rapid Growth: How to Manage Compliance Challenges in Your Thriving Business
Businesses need to be proactive with HR Compliance but they don't need to know everything- using a HR Contractor can assist in compliance.
Melissa Elerick
Mar 253 min read


Understanding the Iceberg Model of Communication: How Managers Can Enhance Team Clarity
How manager's need to view communication with employees using the iceberg model of communication.
Melissa Elerick
Mar 94 min read


Maximizing Seasonal Workforce Efficiency with HR Consulting in Alaska with Evergreen Solutions.
How HR consulting can assist small seasonal businesses
Melissa Elerick
Feb 163 min read
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