The big question is how to keep employees engaged when some are working from home, others are in the office and still others are out of state? The pandemic has brought many new challenges to companies and this is another one to ponder. HR professionals are getting more creative than ever! I have the pleasure…
DetailsPreparing for the New Year either professionally or personally feels very different to me this year. Again, thinking outside the box is needed because this isn’t a “normal” year we are going into. So how do you plan for 2021? There are so many unknowns with the pandemic, the political changes and the turmoil the…
DetailsNatalie Fairchild, Chief Inspiration Officer of Pacific Perks Coffee, shares her thoughts about what it means to be a woman in business on American Women In Business Day. A few highlights: You don’t have to know everything Be willing to bring in resources like a mentor, business coach, and/or therapists Lean on other professional women…
DetailsWatch our recent interview with KPTV Fox 12 Oregon about how we at Pacific Perks Coffee have adapted our business for COVID-19.
Natalie Fairchild, owner and founder of Pacific Perks Coffee, was recently featured on The Happy Healthy Workplace podcast. Natalie discusses how the flexibility and balance of life culture at Pacific Perks Coffee makes a huge difference in the lives of her employees. By allowing her employees to pick their own schedules, they can increase their…
DetailsHoly Cow… What is Happening? If you would have told me that in 2020 we would all be sent home, wearing masks everywhere and that every event, concert, and travel plan (and the list goes on), would be canceled, I would have called you a liar. But here we are! Not only has it had…
DetailsWhether planning for a gathering of friends, an office party, company open house or even a wedding, many of the same rules apply. It is good to remember to do what you love and outsource what you don’t enjoy! For me, I love the details and making the event customized and special. I don’t enjoy…
DetailsIf you know of Brene’ Brown, you know what the title is referring to. If you haven’t heard of her, check out her Ted Talk that affected so many people and brought the topic of shame and vulnerability to the forefront. Along with her 20 years of experience, she is insightful, real and you feel…
DetailsOne thing I was taught when we launched Pacific Perks Coffee, LLC, was that our employees are our biggest asset and therefore, take care of them. As a business owner starting out, taking care of your employees monetarily can seem a little scary because you want to keep the lights on, right? But making the…
DetailsIt is a beautiful Fall Sunday and I am enjoying the couch, the blanket on my legs and my puppy that lies in the crease of my legs. I took a minute to pick up the latest issue of “O” magazine (November 2018 Volume 19, Number 11). It is always such a treat to…
DetailsAdding a new offering to your list of services can capture new clients and increase your business. But when is a good time to add a new service? As a business owner myself, I can feel when the market/client is asking for it or my heart is wanting a new challenge. At Pacific Perks Coffee,…
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