Kelly Pacatte
Lead HR Compliance Consultant, TriNet
Kelly Pacatte is a seasoned HR compliance leader with 20+ years of experience advising organizations on complex employment matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce risk management. She partners with leaders to design and sustain compliant HR practices aligned with business goals. Kelly holds an MBA and SPHR and SHRM-CP certifications.
7 Articles
HR Essentials
We Know We Need AI—But We’re Not Sure We’re Ready
AI is already reshaping HR — but readiness matters more than speed. Learn how SMB HR leaders can roll out AI responsibly through employee training, vendor accountability, and ethical governance.
May 15, 2026 ・6 mins read
SMB Matters
Today’s Tips for Helping Your Employees Navigate Their Child’s Remote Education
Many school districts have already announced that they will start the school year with distance learning. Companies are seeking ways to support working parents as they juggle online and hybrid school schedules. Here are some recommendations for companies to consider as they support these employees
June 26, 2025 ・5 mins read
HR Essentials
Is Your Business Promoting or Preventing Workplace Safety?
Workplace safety is increasingly becoming top of mind for employers. Here's our top 6 workplace strategies all businesses can use to protect their employees.
December 18, 2023 ・4 mins read
Industry Insights
Top Five Tips for Conducting an Effective Performance Review Virtually
As we kick off the new year, many companies will begin their annual review processes. Reviews will most likely look different this year. Many companies shifted from in office workplaces to remote workforces during the pandemic and may be torn with how to maneuver performance reviews this year. It is important to review performance for all employees, even if they are remote and even during a pandemic. It may be easy for remote employees to feel neglected or distant from an organization because they do not regularly interact with coworkers face to face.
January 21, 2021 ・5 mins read
Diversity & Inclusion
Five Recommendations for Creating a Family-Friendly Workplace
Here are five effective ways employers can make sure they are creating a work environment where parents can thrive—in their jobs at home and in the office.
May 21, 2019 ・6 mins read
Talent
4 Ways to Coach Your Employees to Success
Coaching and development are critical components of employee management and among the most worthwhile business investments you can make. So how do you lead your team to greatness? Here are some tips for efficiently coaching employees to their best performance.
July 27, 2017 ・4 mins read
HR News
Overtime Rule Delay -- What Actions Should You Take?
As you may have heard, a federal court issued an order blocking the new Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule from taking effect on December 1, 2016. Many businesses had already made plans to implement changes based on the anticipated effective date, but now that the rule has been delayed, perhaps indefinitely, they are wondering what to do next.
January 12, 2017 ・4 mins read
