As a Human Resource department of one for a small organization, having access to Tricia Perkins and Jane Clark has been an invaluable resource. I have also taken advantage of their expertise to research compliance questions. We value our relationship with the people at Lake Effect and cannot speak highly enough of them.

I recommend all teams invest in the Everything DiSC® assessment and follow-up session. For me, Everything DiSC® confirmed a lot of what I knew about my leadership style, but using it as part of our team building is where the value really lies. … Everything DiSC® helped us navigate and better understand each other’s go-to work behaviors, which helps avoid misunderstandings.

I have known Jane and Tricia in various roles for many years. Formerly in a different role I appreciated Jane’s thorough coaching on human resource questions and currently work alongside the Lake Effect HR team in the Dane County community servicing not-for-profit organizations. I can attest to their desire for solid HR processes developed by years of experience. Their positive attitudes carry an edge of lighthearted humor that paints the HR field with a “can do” attitude for tackling challenges and employment law changes, as evidenced by the material they presented to a group of nonprofit leaders during one of our firm’s breakfast events. The event was well-attended and spurred insightful questions and recommendations related to building a strong workplace culture by providing employees with strategic, meaningful work. Their passion extends beyond the day-to-day office work into a true mission-based desire to be the one-stop resource for their clients’ HR and employment law needs.

I had the pleasure of working with Lake Effect HR & Law to create our new employee handbook.  Tricia and I had several meetings where she offered up great advice, and then listened to what would work best for our organization.  I am so pleased with the end result- the handbook is comprehensive, but not overwhelming, and it strikes the friendly tone that we were going for.  I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tricia, Jane, and the entire group at Lake Effect HR.

Lake Effect and Jane have been a beacon of light during these uncertain and confusing times.  They are an organization that serves with compassion and care and always puts the needs of their client front and center.  As a small nonprofit, it is challenging to afford and employ an HR position, Lake Effect helps us navigate sensitive scenarios and works hard to get us important information through their free weekly updates and bulletins.  … I can’t explain how meaningful it is to have an organization that I can trust and that I can sincerely say has their client’s best interests at heart.

I’ve been so grateful and impressed with your attention to details, patience and kindness. Re-evaluating our insurance offerings and making these transitions has been something I’ve wanted to do for awhile and working with you has made that possible.

Lake Effect HR & Law is one of the most important companies for startups in Madison. Doyenne values the work they have provided us, and has benefited by company and company culture growth because of their support. We promote their business to our members and encourage companies to seek their professional expertise at all stages of business.

DiSC Assessment that Tricia led us through was fantastic! Team dynamics is the true success to any organization/business and Tricia provided tools, an open and honest environment, and pushed us as a team. I’ve already noticed changes in the team, changes that will make us stronger and better at serving youth and families in our community