About Us
EngageHR began with a desire to ensure that small business owners feel empowered to provide their employees the best experience, informed by strategic and culturally-aligned People practices.
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As the daughter of two small business owners, our founder, Jessica Keough, learned at an early age that running your own business is no small feat. To grow and sustain that business, you need the best team and consistent and efficient processes. EngageHR is here to help you do just that!
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We serve clients throughout the United States, with a focus on employers in Massachusetts. We have consultants with expertise in all US states, and with remote/hybrid and on-site teams.
Our Values
Our values are not just what we believe in, they are who we aim to be in all our interactions.
Engaged
We care deeply about the concerns and issues of our clients and we actively participate in finding the best solutions for your business needs. We listen attentively and value diverse perspectives.
Genuine
Sincere in our words and actions, and true to ourselves and others. We operate from a place of authenticity. Overall, it means being real, honest, and true without pretense or deception.
Gutsy
Willing to take risks, confront obstacles, and push beyond our comfort zone. Being gutsy involves a willingness to face fears, make bold decisions, and take action despite uncertainties or setbacks.
Nice
We want to be a pleasure to work with and we love partnering with clients who also appreciate kindness and an enjoyable work experience.
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Adaptable
Each person and situation presents subtle distinctions, variations, or levels of complexity. We acknowledge that solutions are not one-size-fits-all and work to understand each client’s specific needs.
Egoless
No one person knows everything. We are stronger when we admit our weaknesses and seek out those with strengths and experience in those areas.
Our Team
Where the Passion Begins
EngageHR is proud to have some of the industry’s best consultants on our team. The experience, capability and passion of our staff is the foundation for our success in serving our clients.
Jessica Keough
Founder and Lead Consultant
HR/People Operations leader with 10+ years of experience in various areas of HR, including HR business partnering, recruiting, compliance, and employee relations. As an in-house HR leader and consultant, she's managed teams and overseen various HR initiatives, such as developing performance review processes, creating a competitive compensation strategies, and launching a number of internal team resources (i.e. L&D and employee engagement tools, internal sites). She enjoys advising clients on improving employee engagement and guiding managers on best practices related to onboarding, talent management, offboarding, and HR legal matters. She also has years of experience recruiting technical roles, as well as niche and executive roles. She is particularly skilled in project management, process optimization, team/culture-building, and leading with empathy.