Today, we raise our tiny, jittery mugs to the boldest little brew around—espresso. Whether you’re a double-shot diehard or someone who side-eyes the office espresso machine like it owes you PTO, this day is worth a quick sip of celebration.
A little espresso history:
Espresso was born in Italy in the early 1900s as a way to serve coffee faster (sound familiar, HR folks?). It’s strong, efficient, and gets straight to the point—basically the coffee equivalent of a well-written policy.
Espresso fun facts to stir into your next team meeting:
-A single espresso shot has less caffeine than a full cup of drip coffee—but try telling that to your nervous system.
-The word espresso comes from the Italian for “expressed” or “pressed out,” not “express” as in fast (though let’s be honest—it is both).
-The foamy top of a fresh espresso is called crema, which might also describe how HR pros look after reading 87 leave requests in a single afternoon.
So, what’s the HR Answers connection? Well, like espresso, we’re all about delivering quick clarity, strong support, and lasting impact—without the bitterness.
Whether you take your espresso straight, foamy, iced, or with a side of email catch-up—we hope today perks you up in the best way possible.