HR for Business’s Founder and Mission:
Robert “Bob” McKenzie brings more than 25 years of real-world HR experience to the companies he serves. Born and raised just outside Boston, he built his career — and his reputation — on plain English, straight answers, and zero red tape.
Robert started HR for Business with a simple idea: good HR should make work easier, not harder. And for decades, that’s exactly what he’s delivered.
Robert’s deep knowledge of employment law, company policy, and HR best practices is matched by something just as important: a clear, grounded understanding of people. He’s coached and counseled employees through tough moments, supported managers through high-stakes decisions, and handled disciplinary issues with fairness, clarity, and steadiness.
Clients rely on him because he shows up — every time. Some of them have been with him since the very beginning, and for good reason. When they call, he picks up. When there’s a problem, he deals with it. When they need guidance, he gives it straight.
Robert is a strong advocate for the businesses he works with. He fights for his clients’ needs, tells the truth even when it’s uncomfortable, and never cuts corners at someone else’s expense. He doesn’t pull punches, but he also doesn’t overreach. He believes in doing what’s right, doing it cleanly, and doing it well.
Most of all, he believes HR should help people succeed — managers, employees, and companies alike.
