Today we celebrate Gabi’s 10-year anniversary as our Human Resources Manager. Over the past decade, Gabi has helped us anchor a people-first culture at SK&A, offering steady guidance that makes colleagues feel recognized and supported.
Reflecting over those 10 years, the breadth and depth of Gabi’s contributions and positive impact on the company and the staff is difficult to express fully, but below are just a few of the ways Gabi has enhanced and improved our workplace:
- Responding with care. Whether for a quick policy clarification or a confidential sounding board, Gabi’s door is always open – for all of us. Not only does she respond promptly to inquiries, but she is also often one step ahead, anticipating needs and offering support proactively.
- Guiding us through change. During the sudden transition to fully remote work brought on by COVID in 2020 and the journey back toward today’s flexible-work model, Gabi helped the leadership team and the firm stay nimble, working with us as we updated policies in stride while offering steady, empathetic support.
- Building systems that work. She has led two HRIS transitions: first Infinity, then Paylocity. She oversees payroll, onboarding, and performance evaluation workflows so leadership can focus on the people more than the paperwork.
- Engaging and connecting. As the long-time head of the Fun Committee, Gabi selflessly takes on an oversized role, orchestrating the events that knit our culture together, from our annual picnic and winter holiday party to retirement send-offs and milestone anniversary celebrations.
- Protecting our foundation. From updating policies (most notably, the full Employee Manual Refresh with Marcia) to benefit additions and renewals and partnering with accounting on 401k and workers-comp audits, Gabi’s behind-the-scenes diligence keeps SK&A running smoothly and in compliance.
- Elevating recruitment. Through career fairs, internships, candidate screenings, offer packages, and orientation, Gabi’s fingerprints are on every successful hire across all departments.
Beyond the above contributions, Gabi’s genuine care for people shines through daily conversations, input on firm initiatives, and impromptu idea-sharing. She combines compassion with professionalism and continuous learning, earning her PHR and consistently monitoring advances in HR best practices. She also demonstrates her generous spirit though volunteer work with Montgomery County Animal Services and organizing our annual St. Jude Walk/Run. Seeing her in the office is a daily reminder that SK&A is more than a workplace; it’s a community.
