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PeopleOps—
Who We Are
At PeopleOps.how, we believe in the power of transformation through collaboration, commitment, and integrity. Our Core Values drive everything we do—which means that every engagement is approached with empathy, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail.
Core Values
Empathy First, Assumptions—Never
We walk in other people's shoes and assume best intentions
Connect and Reflect
We keep open minds for new opportunities through intentional self-reflection
Find the Tempo
We ensure our bucket is replenished—so we can help fill each others'
Performance with Purpose
Driven by our own high standards, we consistently exceed expectations by delivering high-quality outcomes and practicing continuous improvement
How We Work
We jump right into how you work—Need a payroll transmitted right away? Have a high-priority role you need to recruit for? Do you need to align organizational goals to HR/People Operations? Or maybe just support on day-to-day?
Our breadth and depth of experience enables us to adapt to you to achieve the quality results you need.
Our Vision
Every organization, no matter the size, industry, or location, deserves expert-level HR support. Together, we can create work environments where our employees, organizations, and communities can flourish.
By learning and sharing with each other, we can champion best HR practices—creating a ripple effect of positive change that extends beyond our own workplaces.
Hello! I’m Cynthia Patterson, a founder with 20+ years of experience in Human Resources/People Operations, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse industries including tech, healthcare, non-profit, retail, and AI. I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of creating People-First, equitable workplaces while scaling organizational growth. PeopleOps.how was born out of a belief that every organization, regardless of size, should have a trusted partner to build their People vision. My approach is industry- and tech-agnostic—we seamlessly integrate into different verticals and your existing platforms and processes, supporting everything from Talent Acquisition to Payroll. One key strength is the ability to be “airlifted in” and get right to work. My passions are equally diverse —I’m a former Board Advisory Member for an HR software company, an Ambassador for Resources for Humans (a global HR community of over 20K professionals), and I host meetups and webinars within the People Operations community. Home has been Seattle, Boston, and now New York City—where I’m always exploring new food, experiences, and the unique aspects of the city. I also recharge by fostering animals, volunteering with Think!Chinatown, NY State Board of Elections, and other community organizations. To quote Tom Hanks in "A League of Their Own": “It’s supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everyone would do it.” That is to say: We love what we do—every challenge and opportunity. Thank you for considering PeopleOps.how. We look forward to learning and sharing with you! — Cynthia Patterson SPHR, Founder PeopleOps.how
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