Performance Improvement Processes
Identification of ways to improve performance by streamlining workflow, elimination of unnecessary tasks and realignment of responsibilities.
Alternative Employment Strategies (Leased, Temporary, and Part-time)
Co-employment training for managers and supervisors.
Application Forms
Compliance of application form to federal hiring regulations
Career Transition
Resume preparation, networking strategy, interviewing techniques
Employee Evaluation
Design of employee evaluation form for Managerial, Exempt and Non-exempt
Outsourcing the Human Resources Function
Identification of functions which could be outsourced to external experts, supplemented by cost containment analysis.
Employee Compensation
Executive Compensation
Benchmarking direct and indirect pay for executives
Establishment of compensation packages for executives
Job Analysis
Perform job-task analysis to identify all tasks performed by employees
Job Description
Development of job description, including essential functions and physical requirements in compliance with American’s With Disabilities law.
Job Evaluation
Evaluation of job analysis, job description and subsequent ranking of position as related to other positions within the organization.
Merit Pay
Establishment of merit pay system to supplement pay structure and reward employee performance based on merit.
Pay for Performance
Establishment of a pay system to evaluate performance an direct pay for employees who earn wages for specific contribution to standards.
Gainsharing
Establishment of business based performance formulas and administrative reporting controls including employee communications.
Goalsharing
Establishment of business based performance measurements and goals including employee communications.
Incentive Bonus Plans
Establishment of individual or team incentives and bonus plans.
Salary Surveys
Local, regional or national surveys to benchmark rates of pay and benefits analysis.
Employee Benefits
Benefit Surveys
Design, administer and summarize benefit questionnaires to employees to obtain information about benefits. Analyze results and recommend changes or modifications to existing benefit plans.
Health Care Cost Containment Strategies
Plan design evaluation and Claims Analysis
Benefit Communications
Design letter or brochure to communicate benefits to employees.
Employee Assistance Programs
Design employee assistance programs, establish provider guidelines and assist in the selection of a service provider.
Claims Management
Perform claims analysis, categorize costs and recommend plan changes
Unemployment Compensation Insurance Administration
Evaluation of UC claims and opportunities to reduce costs.
Worker’s Compensation
Claims analysis of injuries by employee, department, supervisor, frequency, severity, lost time days, costs incurred, restricted duty and exposure.
Human Resources Information Systems
Needs Assessment for selection of a Human Resources Information System to best meet the needs of the organization.
Evaluation and Selection of HRIS
Originating from the Needs Assessment, evaluate the results and measure against available HRIS systems. Establish budget for purchase and implementation of new HRIS.
Labor Relations
Contract Negotiations
Preparation of contract negotiations strategy to support the business strategy.
Developing of costing models to support overall strategy.
Training of contract negotiations teams in techniques of collective bargaining.
Establishment of guidelines for bargaining, recordkeeping, and overall management of the process. Design of negotiations timetable and significant key milestones for bargaining.
Grievance Procedures and Conflict Resolution
Establishment of steps within the grievance procedure, preparation of grievance response from management and grievance resolution.
Arbitration Preparation
Selection of an Arbitrator and arrangements for hearing, preparation of witnesses and evaluation and research of grievance win/lose probability.
Alternate Dispute Resolution
Establishment of management meeting and subsequent schedule to resolve employee conflicts.
Management Development and Training
Executive and Employee Coaching
Identification of executive skill sets and gaps between behaviors. Development of strategy to assure skills improvement.
Leadership Development Programs
Identification and selection of leaders who may rotate through assignments to gain experience in various key leadership roles. Prepare educational curriculum covering various leadership requirements and establish tracking to successfully develop leadership skills.
Management and Supervisory Development Programs
Identification and selection of skills for entry level supervisors and managers to improve their effectiveness.
Training Program Evaluation
Development of training program criteria and establishment of mechanisms to evaluate the impact of training on participants.
New Employee Orientation
Evaluation of key success characteristics for new employees. Benefits orientation, policy and procedure communication, and required safety training.
Recruiting and Placement
Executive Search and Placement
Identification of candidates, assessment, selection and placement.
Employee Sourcing, interviewing, assessment, testing, reference checking and selection.
Identification of target recruiting strategies
Interviewing techniques and training
Employee evaluation and assessment to fit for open position
Employee skills testing
Reference checking to match position specification
