About B:Side

HR in 2026 is a lot. This makes it easier.

The questions don’t stop. The stakes are real. And most days, you’re making judgment calls without a second opinion.

B:Side is built for that part of the job. Not the theory. Not the textbook version. The “I really hope I’m handling this right” moments.

MEET THE TEAM

Your Membership Gets You:

📍 A growing library of HR topics

📍 One new theme tackled each month

📍 Live monthly webinars (or the replay if your calendar explodes)

📍 Templates, scripts, and frameworks you can use tomorrow

📍 An active member community that actually responds

📍 Discounts on fractional support and recruiting services

📍 SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs)

BECOME A MEMBER

Meet the humans behind B:Side.

We're a small group of HR pros, PNW insiders, and pragmatic problem-solvers. We're here to guide, share tools, answer your questions, and occasionally offer a little pep talk when HR life gets messy.

Abby Engers, JD, SHRM-CP

Lead Instructor.
Abby is Director of HR Consulting at Boly:Welch. She works internally on HR processes and externally with a large variety of local businesses and nonprofits to solve their HR pain points. She's been working in HR since 2015 and is a former attorney.

Karen Fogg, SHRM-SCP

Instructor.
A steady, people-first leader, Karen brings over 25 years of experience leading HR and Operations at Boly:Welch. She's known for building workplaces that balance performance with inclusion and fun, grounded in the belief that client success starts with empowering internal teams to do their best work.

Chelsea Slaven-Davis

Community Manager.
Chelsea has been building and engaging communities for over a decade, partnering with organizations and people leaders to foster clarity and connection.

Melissa Ehret

Digital Manager.
A creative thinker with a sharp eye for detail, Melissa brings extensive experience managing digital platforms and user experiences that feel thoughtful, accessible, and easy to navigate.

A Few Important Details

We want you here because it’s helpful — not because it’s hard to leave.

You can cancel anytime, on your own
Your access continues through the end of your billing period
We offer a one-time, 30-day refund

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