By Erica Roelike, Founder of Elevate Results Consulting Every October I have some version of the same conversation. A leader tells me they're waiting on renewal numbers before they make any decisions about benefits. They say it the way people say they're waiting on a weather forecast, as though the [...]
There's a conversation I've had more than once this year. A client calls, sometimes a CEO, sometimes a CFO, and says something like: "We need to cut headcount. We've already made the list. Can you help us execute?" My first question is always the same: "When are you planning to [...]
For growing businesses, at-will employment can sound simple: either side can end the relationship at any time. That basic rule is real in most states, including Minnesota, but it does not mean a business is protected from legal risk when a termination is handled poorly, inconsistently, or for an unlawful [...]
Elevate Results Consulting’s six-year story is one of seeing a structural gap in how businesses handle HR, building an integrated solution, and now scaling that model so the firm becomes bigger than any one person by year ten. How It All Started I started Elevate Results Consulting with a simple [...]
Data shows that businesses moving from under 20 employees to 50+ employees face a sharp increase in compliance risk, employee relations issues, and operational inefficiencies—often within just 12–18 months of growth. What worked in the early days begins to break down quickly without structure. This is where many family-owned and [...]
And How to Choose the Right HR Model for Your Business Choosing the right HR, payroll, and benefits model is no longer a back-office decision—it’s a strategic lever for growth, risk mitigation, and talent competitiveness. This article explores the nuances of PEOs, employee leasing/EOR, modern HCM platforms, and independent benefits [...]
By Erica Roelike, founder of Elevate Results Consulting HR leaders are carrying a quiet, strategic, and emotional load that most C‑suite leaders never fully see — and that gap in understanding can limit both performance and trust. When HR Carries The Burden of What No One Else Can See At [...]
The new year is in full swing, and 2026 has met many local Minnesota businesses with some tough decisions to make. Layoffs and terminations are increasing again, and both employees and business leaders are feeling the weight of these decisions in a very real way at this time. As a [...]
Navigating Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Act: What Business Owners and HR Leaders Need to Complete Before December 1, 2025 Minnesota’s new Paid Leave Act is set to significantly change how businesses manage employee leave benefits starting January 1, 2026. As an HR consultant working closely with clients across industries, I’ve [...]
It starts with understanding the nuances and power of leveraging an HRO to navigate the process of researching the best PEO services for your company. As the owner and lead HR Consultant at Elevate Results Consulting, I frequently encounter clients navigating the complex world of human resources solutions—particularly when evaluating [...]
