Alvis People Solutions, LLC.

06/01/2026

My new article on retiring at 55.

As a personal humble brag, my brother Bob retired Friday at the ripe age of 55. Fully retired, full benefits paid for by his union, and a lifelong pension that will serve him well. Did he spend 33 years at the same company dedicated to his craft? Yes, he did. Was it easy? No, it was not. Was it rewa...

07/21/2025

My latest article in the wake of the CEO/HR Coldplay debacle.

Where do employees turn when they no longer trust their HR department? I provide some avenues and solutions for you/your company.

Also an aside: Sleeping with the CEO when you are the head of HR is never ever OK.

In a scenario where the HR 'safe channel' is compromised like we saw last week, employees may find themselves at a loss for where to turn. It's a critical issue that organizations need to address proactively to ensure a safe and ethical work environment.I have seen many comments over the last week,....

12/17/2024

Unlimited PTO--Wicked Popular Idea for 2025?

Unlimited PTO: Wicked Popular Idea for 2025?

11/21/2024

🎉 Discover Why Time Off Isn't for Everyone this Season

Hurrah For Time Off this Season?! Not For Everyone.

10/28/2024

Meeting with the Congressman to talk about Death

Meeting with the Congressman to Talk About Death

10/24/2024

Let's Talk About Not Talking About Politics At Work

10/24/2024

New Blog Post

Let's Talk About Not Talking About Politics At Work

10/24/2024

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/v8aKcdz

"But if I just say this one thing about the candidate I like I know my colleague will swing the other way"NO"I am not going to verbally say anything, but I am going to bring in my yard signs and put them in my cubicle"NO"C'mon this is a funny political meme; everyone will laugh if I show them."NO"He...

08/12/2024

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/I2iU0Li

BIRTH of a child emotional descriptions: • Life altering • Overwhelming • Survival mode • Liminal • Emotional • Terrifying • Exhausting • Perplexing • Confusing • Exasperating • Isolating • Thrown into another universe • Loss of sense of self • Depression • Crying • F...

07/22/2024

Yes, Virginia, it's time to step down...(as President of the company)
Check out my blog post https://wix.to/sRJQELP

In the wake of the recent political news of President Biden's historic decision to step out of the race, it had me thinking of all that must have gone into that decision. A decision, no matter what type of President you are (in government or at a company), does not come without a lot of tossing and....