Organizations that want to outperform their competitors must utilize their human capital more effectively and efficiently. Too often, however, they don't know how, don't have the time, or don't have the expertise to do so. My specialty is partnering with small-to-medium sized companies to build a business foundation that fosters high levels of productivity and employee satisfaction. Your success is fundamental to my business.
Based in the foothills of Sacramento, California but serving organizations throughout the U.S, I provide businesses with hands-on, results-based consulting services that deliver integrity-focused, measurable improvements to the bottom line, as follows:
Your competitive advantage can only be realized when your employees are strategically aligned with your unique business goals. Get back to doing what you need to do to keep your business growing, and let me focus on your own, personalized Human Resources needs. I invite and encourage you to compare the quality of my services with those offered by other firms. Click here to contact me directly. I look forward to hearing from you!
I specialize in providing effective, custom-developed Human Resource consulting services to small and medium-size organizations. I provide guidance in talent acquisition, delicate employee issues, policy development, and training. Throughout my career, I have been relied upon for my strong management skills, employee relations expertise, excellent organizational abilities, and an eye for detail. As a dedicated professional with the initiative, foundation, and skills to excel, I can make a vital contribution to the realization of your company's unique goals.
Corporate America spends millions of dollars every year to ensure that their employment policies and practices are cutting edge. They hire teams of full-time Human Resources professionals and corporate attorneys to keep their business safe from attack. Smaller companies, however, don't typically have that luxury.
Instead, it's the untrained Office Manager who finds him or herself handling the HR functions and responsibilities that no one else wants or has time for -- recruiting and onboarding new employees, creating employee files, writing job descriptions, developing policies, or monitoring benefits. Even with the best intentions, the Office Manager could very well be setting up the company for trouble. And then one day, the owner or a senior manager attends an attorney-lead seminar which causes him to be extremely concerned about the complexities and potential dangers of not complying with federal and state labor codes.
And that's were I come in.
I invite and encourage you to compare the quality of my services with those offered by other firms. Click here to contact me directly. I look forward to hearing from you!
Having worked in corporate America for over 25 years, and understanding the need for professional HR services on a smaller scale, I established my own company to provide small-to-medium sized businesses with independent Human Resources consulting services focused on returning capital.
Organizations that want to outperform their competitors must utilize their human capital effectively and efficiently. Too often, however, they dont know how, dont have the time, or dont have the expertise. I seek to provide business with results-based consulting services that deliver integrity-focused, measurable improvements to the bottom line.
Just as I provide ethical service to my clients, I am willing to work only with those who share these same ideals.
I strongly believe that communication is THE most important part of making Human Resources consulting work effective.
Although technology has made communicating and staying connected easier than ever, its one of the most common stumbling blocks for managers, teleworkers, and
organizations.
Consequently, I will commit to working with you to set up a regularly scheduled time for conference calls, reports, and updates. That doesn't mean, however, that you can't just pick up the phone and give me a call when you need on-the-spot
Human Resources assistance.
"We're in an 'At-Will' state. So does that mean I can fire my good-for-nothing employee NOW?
In my 20 years of experience in corporate America, this has to be the most commonly-asked question I've heard.
First of all, I'd like to think that there's no such thing as a "good-for-
nothing employee," but occasionally, employees' motivations are not
in sync with the employer's. Considering the replacement costs of recruiting, onboarding, training, etc., it usually makes more sense to coach the employee on what's expected. Still, sometimes there simply isn't a match, and it's time to sever the employment tie. I will work with you to make sure that the process is handled professionally.
It's not my style to try to scare employers, but part of being "a grown up" in the business world means that one must be aware of employment laws and regulations. If not, it could simply be a matter of time before a well-meaning investigator from any number of organizations, (including the Labor Department, OSHA, the DFEH, the OFCCP, and the EEOC, to name a few). does a routine check, or worse, responds to a complaint filed by a disgruntled employee.
And all of that legal scary stuff aside, being a responsible corporate citizen, whether you employee only five or 500 people, is the right thing to do.
"My Company Can't Afford to Hire a Human Resources professional."
That's where I come in. One of the primary responsibilities as a Human Resources Consultant is to help small-to-medium size businesses manage these issues.
Hiring me as a your company's Human Resources consultant is convenient, and can save you money, since you can tap in to my services only when you have a need - whether that is during a start-up, assistance with an employee relations question, help with training, staffing, or for an entire Human Resources audit.
I have my own office, use my own computer equipment, and pay my own taxes. I don't require vacation or holiday pay, medical insurance, or a 401(k). I bill you for only the time it takes to assist you with your project. And since I don't have a physical storefront, my fees are substantially less than what you'd pay for a large HR consulting company.
"Management would be so easy if it weren't for the employees! They're driving me crazy! Can you help me get this under control?"
I've heard this statement so many times in my professional life. Usually it's said as a joke, but those who said it weren't really kidding. The truth is, what drives most entrepreneurs to start a business is to make money - NOT because she or he wants to manage people.
After the initial business plan becomes a reality, and the company quickly grows, it soon becomes necessary to hire employees. The problem is, the skills needed to start the business in the first place may be different from the skills needed to hire, train, and motivate employees to be a successful part of the team.
Additionally, while dealing with the day-to-day complexities involved in running a business, it can be easy to lose sight of important human resources issues required to keep the company out of trouble.
"I'm not a business owner; I'm just a great employee who is ready for my next career step. I don't think my resume accurately reflects my
accomplishments and what I have to offer. Can you guide me through the process of developing it?"
Many talented job seekers have worked with one employer for so long that it has been years since they have reviewed or even prepared their resume.
Whether you're starting from scratch, or you'd simply like some feedback from this long-time review of resumes, (and I've seen 'em all, believe me!), I'll be happy to help you get your own personal marketing campaign ready for discriminating recruiters.
And if you'd like, I can help you get it posted on the most commonly-used recruiting websites so that employers will know how to find you in the first place.
"It has been years since I've been on an interview, and I'm nervous. What if I blow my chance at my perfect job?"
Preparing yourself for the journey that lies ahead can be a little intimidating, but with the proper preparation, you will do much better than if you'd simply gone to the interview without planning. I can't be there to hold your hand in the recruiter's office, but I'm available beforehand to help make sure you can attend the interview confident, relaxed, and ready to answer "the tough questions." We'll also work together to ensure you have a few of your own ready
to ask. After all, not only is that "perfect" employer interviewing you, you're interviewing them!
