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Why We Took Two Weeks Off—And Why You Should, Too From the Desk of Purciarele Group At Purciarele Group, we talk a lot about supporting healthy workplaces—for our clients and their teams. But that philosophy starts with us, too. That’s why we took the last two weeks off. No client meetings. No inbox juggling. Just time to rest, recharge, and reconnect with the people who matter most. And guess what? We’re coming back sharper, stronger, and more grounded in the mission that drives us: helping businesses grow with clarity, compliance, and care. But here’s the bigger picture—this wasn’t just a vacation. It was a reminder of something critical that so many workplaces overlook: 👉 Time off isn’t a luxury. It’s a leadership strategy. The Case for Stepping Back (So You Can Show Up Better) Let’s be honest—most small business owners, managers, and HR professionals struggle to disconnect. We wear a dozen hats, spin a thousand plates, and convince ourselves that we can’t afford to step...

The Most Dangerous Person in Your Workplace Might Be ‘Nice’ Unmasking Passive Toxicity Before It Undermines Your Culture When you hear “toxic employee,” you probably picture someone who yells, resists authority, or blatantly pushes boundaries. They’re disruptive, loud, and unmistakable. But there’s another kind of toxicity—one that’s far more dangerous because it hides in plain sight. It’s the employee who smiles in meetings, avoids conflict, and presents as “easygoing” or “supportive.” They’re often described as nice —and on the surface, they probably are. But dig deeper, and you may discover that this same person is quietly derailing your team through passive-aggressive behaviors, manipulation, or strategic avoidance. This is passive toxicity —and it can do just as much damage, if not more, than overt misconduct. What Passive Toxicity Looks Like This kind of behavior doesn’t always leave obvious footprints, but over time, it corrodes trust, collaboration, and performance. You...

HR Red Flags You're Ignoring—Until It's Too Late By Purciarele Group – HR Simplified! Some business problems announce themselves with sirens. Others start with a whisper: a missed deadline, a frustrated employee, an awkward silence in a meeting. Too often, leaders dismiss these as “normal growing pains” or “people stuff that will work itself out.” Spoiler alert: it won’t. And by the time you're forced to act, it’s already cost you— in morale, productivity, reputation, or turnover. We've seen it all. These five HR red flags are the quiet killers of great teams. And if you're seeing any of them? It's time to stop ignoring and start addressing. 🚩 1. Your Best Employee Has Gone Quiet They used to take initiative, offer ideas, and mentor others. Now? They’re doing the bare minimum, logging off early, or making passive comments like, “I’m just keeping my head down these days.” What it really means: Disengagement is setting in. They’ve lost trust in lea...

 ☀️ HR & the Spirit of Summer: Bringing a Little Sunshine Back to the Workplace Do you remember what June used to feel like? The countdown to the last day of school. The sound of flip-flops smacking against the pavement. Ice cream trucks blaring their music down suburban streets. Sleepovers. Sprinklers. Fireflies. Long days at the pool followed by even longer nights of freedom. Summer wasn’t just a season—it was a feeling. Then… you grew up. And June became just another month on the calendar—packed with meetings, deadlines, and quarterly goals. Summer break turned into “business as usual,” with the whimsy buried under piles of paperwork, overflowing inboxes, and calendars blocked from 9 to 5. But what if summer didn’t have to vanish? What if we could bring some of that childhood magic back—right into the workplace? As an HR consulting firm that partners with businesses across the country, we hear the same thing over and over again from leaders and employees alike: burnout does...

  “We’re the Best HR Firm in the World”—Said No One Who Actually Cares About People. Let’s get one thing straight: At Purciarele Group, we don’t believe in claiming the title of “best.” Why? Because real HR isn’t about ego. It’s not about awards or slick slogans or who can throw together the flashiest handbook template. It’s about you. HR is about people—your people, your challenges, your growth, and your goals. And that’s not something that can be mass-produced or pre-packaged. Every organization is different. Every team dynamic is unique. And every business needs something a little different to truly thrive. So no, we’re not here to declare ourselves “the best in the world.” We’re here to do something better: be the HR partner you actually need. It’s Not About Us—It’s About You A five-person nonprofit startup needs something completely different than a 30-employee trades company entering its second decade. That’s why Purciarele Group doesn’t offer cookie-cutter HR. We offe...

  Honoring Memorial Day with Intention: A Message from Purciarele Group At Purciarele Group, we believe Memorial Day is more than a long weekend or a chance to fire up the grill. It is a solemn day of remembrance—set aside to honor and reflect on the lives of those who paid the ultimate price while serving in the U.S. military. For us, it's not about cookouts or sales. It's about sacrifice. A Brief History Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day in the aftermath of the Civil War. Citizens across the country decorated the graves of fallen soldiers as a way to grieve, honor, and show gratitude. In 1971, it became a federal holiday—dedicated to commemorating all American service members who died in military conflict. It is a day rooted in loss, but also in unity, respect, and reflection. Why It Still Matters As HR professionals and business owners, we have the opportunity—and responsibility—to acknowledge that some of our employees carry this loss personally. They may be: ...