At HR@Work, our mission is to help organizations build stronger workplaces through practical HR strategy, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and compliance expertise.
We believe effective people practices should do more than ensure compliance. They should help organizations achieve business goals, strengthen leadership capability, improve performance, and support long-term growth.
Our approach is practical, business-focused, and tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Our Story
HR@Work (formerly Pamela Wyrtzen Sande & Associates) was founded in 2016 by Pamela Wyrtzen Sande, an executive HR leader, consultant, and author with extensive experience helping organizations address workforce, leadership, compensation, compliance, and organizational effectiveness challenges.
We serve Massachusetts-based organizations across a variety of industries, including nonprofits, human services organizations, engineering firms, professional services businesses, construction and landscaping companies, and other growing employers.
Our clients range from organizations with a handful of employees to those with hundreds of employees. While each organization is different, many share a common goal: building the leadership, structure, and people practices needed to support growth and achieve business success.
Today, HR@Work is known for helping business owners, Boards of Directors, executive directors, leadership teams, and HR professionals translate organizational goals into practical people strategies. Whether assisting with organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, compensation, performance management, or compliance, our focus remains the same — delivering practical solutions that make a meaningful difference in organizational performance.
Pamela Wyrtzen Sande
Meet Pamela Wyrtzen Sande
Pamela Wyrtzen Sande brings a unique combination of executive HR leadership and consulting experience. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with business owners, Boards of Directors, executive directors, leadership teams, boards of directors, and HR professionals to address complex organizational and workforce challenges.
Her expertise includes organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, compensation strategy, performance management, governance-related HR matters, and employment law compliance. She is known for helping organizations align people practices with business objectives, strengthen leadership capability, and build the structures needed to support growth and long-term success.
Clients often engage Pam when they need an experienced advisor to help address organizational growth, leadership challenges, workforce planning, compensation, governance-related HR matters, or complex compliance issues.
Our Values
We build relationships based on honesty, trust, professionalism, and doing what is right for our clients.
Integrity
We build relationships based on honesty, trust, professionalism, and doing what is right for our clients.
Respect for People
We believe every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Excellence
We are committed to delivering high-quality services, practical solutions, and exceptional client experiences.
Business-Focused Solutions
We believe effective HR practices should support organizational goals, improve performance, and create measurable value.
Continous Learning and Innovation
We stay current on evolving workplace trends, employment laws, leadership practices, and organizational strategies to help our clients prepare for the future.