Misti Mowery, SPHR
After more than 25 years in human resources, Misti Mowery knows that workplace concerns rarely come with simple answers. Neutral Ground Partners is a San Diego-based fractional HR firm providing HR consulting and workplace dispute resolution for employers and employees.
She has spent a career navigating the complex and often sensitive issues that arise when business needs, employee expectations and workplace obligations intersect — and today brings that experience to employers who need seasoned HR leadership and employees who need help understanding their workplace situations.
Policies Are Not the Same as Solutions
"People don’t just need policies. They need practical solutions that work in the real world."
Misti Mowery
A policy that nobody follows is not protection. Most of the time the useful move is smaller than it looks — a clearer expectation, one well-handled conversation, or simply explaining to someone what their options actually are.
Start With What Is Happening
The first step is understanding the situation, exploring practical options, and recognising when additional professional support would help.
- 01 Understand before acting Get clear on the facts and the perspectives of everyone involved, rather than jumping to a solution that fits a different problem.
- 02 Address concerns early Set clear expectations while there is still room to discuss options. Almost everything is cheaper to fix early.
- 03 Recognise when legal advice helps Neutral Ground Partners is not a law firm. Some situations call for independent counsel, and she will say so rather than take the work.
Recent Articles
Practical guidance on employment compliance, workplace investigations and the situations employers and employees actually face.
Can You Talk Politics at Work? A 2026 Guide for California Employees
Election Day is November 3, and chances are you've heard more than a few political opinions lately. Maybe a coworker enjoys discussing the latest election ...
Political Discussions at Work: How Employers Can Keep the Peace
Election Day is November 3, and political conversations are finding their way into workplaces everywhere. For business owners and managers, election season ...
5 Scary HR Mistakes That Could Haunt Your Busness
Halloween has plenty of things to be afraid of. But if you're running a business, some of the scariest monsters aren't hiding under the bed. They're hiding in ...