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Asking for help can feel vulnerable—and trusting someone with the most detailed inner workings of your office isn’t something any business should take lightly. That’s why it’s important to get to know the person behind Office ResQ. Paula Mongold, Owner I’m Paula Mongold, owner and founder of Office ResQ, LLC. And like the Farmers Insurance tagline says: I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or two. Throughout my career, I’ve worked at nearly every level of an organi

When it comes to employee benefits, most employers think of health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. But sometimes, the most impactful support isn’t a big-budget benefit at all — it’s a creative, people-first policy that meets employees where they are. One example? Allowing parents to bring their new babies to work. As someone who has built HR systems and policies from the ground up, I’ve seen how these kinds of flexible arrangements can strengthen workplace cult

Back in the ’90s, when I first entered the workforce, mental health wasn’t something you discussed on the job. As a Gen X employee working alongside Boomers, the focus was on productivity and getting the job done—not on feelings or emotional well-being. Fast forward three decades, and mental health is not only part of the conversation—it’s often woven into an organization’s (stated) culture. Perhaps that’s because companies have gotten wind of the financial implications of po