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Human Resource Consulting

Designing and customizing HR solutions with a committed approach of developing and delivering human potential. Faced with the economic realities of a global economy, CMA's consultants offer human resource coaching with an understanding that business developments can profoundly affect the progress of your company in today's market.

Our human resource consultants are experienced working with companies across a wide range of industries and at varying stages of the business change cycle, from startup to Fortune 500 divisions. CMA brings attention to detail, empathy, and professionalism to each of its personal and corporate client relationships.

The relationships we develop reflect the core values of Career Management Associates, a Lincolnshire International partner and an affiliate of Arbora.

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Organizational Analysis

Organizations keep up with change through analyzing and modifying practices and procedures. CMA can objectively assess an organization's needs. One of our consultants will meet with the client company to clearly identify the areas of concern. After concerns are clearly defined, we collect information by reviewing internal records, interviewing employees, utilizing questionnaires, and leveraging other diagnostic tools.

The information gathered is then closely analyzed. Our findings and final recommendations are submitted to management. We are then available to help coach you through implementing recommendations. Finally, we will follow up on the effectiveness of our involvement.

Organizational Surveys

The thoughts and opinions of an organization's workforce are important indicators in determining what issues, both positive and negative, are currently facing your business. Our consultants, working closely with an organization's senior managers, will set the stage for the gathering of valued employee opinions.

  • EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
  • Personnel Policies
  • Disciplinary Policy and Procedures
  • Procedure Development

Employee handbook review/design is customized and developed based on your business needs. The employee handbook is one of the most important communication tools between your company and your employees. Not only does it set forth your expectations for your employees, but it also describes what they can expect from the company.

Personnel policies should be one of the first formal communications that you will have with an employee. Misunderstandings or misstatements can create legal liabilities for your business. Through procedure development you can diminish your liability. Are you covered?

On-boarding programs are an important component for reducing future employee performance problems and turnover. We can create a program for your company to integrate an employee into their new role. Most employers spend significant time and resources on the recruiting and hiring process to find the right candidate for their company. But the process does not end once the new employee has been hired. CMA can help insure the initial fit becomes permanent and is validated through above average performance and teamwork.

Executive and Professional Search

Deliver talent acquisition through our executive and professional search services.

Successful organizations depend upon attracting and retaining high performance professionals. Do you have the team, time, and resources you need to ensure your company's success? We can give you the advantage.

CMA equips your business with a dedicated recruiting consultant who knows your business and culture. We provide leading-edge tools to optimize all aspects of the recruiting process, insuring the right fit and best talent.

Our specialty is the successful recruitment of an executive, senior manager, or key contributor. CMA is able to identify highly qualified candidates who would not otherwise surface through our process of focused research and networking.

Executive and Performance Coaching

CMA has a long history of providing effective executive and performance coaching. Our coaches help individual clients realize their own potential, increase their awareness of available choices, make better decisions, and take responsibility for their own actions. Our coaches have been responsible for helping to improve the productivity and work flow of all sizes of organizations. CMA coaches develop human potential.

Conflict Resolution

CMA can clear and open up communication through successful conflict resolution. In most conflicts, neither party is right nor wrong. Different perceptions, unique personalities, and work cultures clash to create disagreement and conflict. We can respond to conflict situations quickly and professionally; with our assistance, you strengthen your company through identifying and correcting problems before they escalate.

Effective Communication

Effective communication skills are imperative for outstanding performance. Employees' confidence in corporate leadership and their sense of a successful and supportive company culture is more vital than ever before in maintaining a productive workforce.

CMA can assist in developing your company's communication with employees, supervisors, and customers. We help you increase understanding and bring clarity to your communication with key constituencies.

Through job analysis, CMA can help your company define the responsibilities, requirements, and functions of a position. The result is an accurate job description, serving as a critical component for both employee and manager to insure clarity of roles and expectations.

Do you have a performance appraisal program? Formal performance appraisal programs are key to the framework of an organization and its productivity. We can review and develop a documented process of the performance of workers, professionals, and other staff members of your organization.

  • EMPLOYEE DEVELOPEMENT
  • Supervisory Skills Training
  • Team Building
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Transition Management

Invest in your workforce and create leaders. We can design a program suited for your industry and business needs to develop the future leaders of your company. It's a straightforward way to give your people the tools they need to unlock their potential and maximize your return.

Organizations are increasingly asking their employees to take on more responsibilities with little preparation. A training and development program can help. How can you put into action a program that guides your employees' professional development while increasing their overall productivity? We have the answers.

Succession Planning

Succession planning is a critical part of an organization's ability to reduce risk by focusing on leadership continuity. CMA's succession planning program insures that senior leadership and HR professionals develop a succession plan which:

  • Prepares current employees to assume key roles.
  • Plans for needed recruitment and staffing, with improved retention.
  • Improves performance and compensation management.
  • Reviews current and predicts future workforce requirements.

This process will result in talent management strategies to support strategic plans and future goals. Let us coach your organization into developing and delivering your team's full human potential.

Compliance

Human resources compliance is a requirement for any business in today's regulated environment. A business that is not aware of its legal responsibilities is headed for trouble. CMA can help you with our quick on-line sexual harassment and workplace violence webinars. These programs create an "awareness" of what is and what is not appropriate behavior in the workplace. The training and its comprehension test can provide one of the few legal defenses if an accusation is made. It is as simple as logging on to our website, watching the webinar, and taking the test. The results are emailed directly to the supervisor to file in the employment record. Without formal prevention training, your business is at risk.

For a free demo please email Audra Becker

  • CAREER DEVELOPEMENT SEMINARS
  • Hiring Trends: The current job market trends in human resource recruiting.
  • Employer Expectations: Effectively communicate and demonstrate how significant actions/appearance is to success.
  • Protect your Professional Image: Insight into social network sites and how they are being used to preview candidates with a free background check prior to interviewing.
  • Persuasive Communication: How to make a quick effective impression in a short period of time.
  • Motivating the Unmotivated: A harmful career dilemma and how to present a compelling reason for change.
  • Breaking Down Barriers: Culture shifts and how to be effective in increasing awareness around the advantages of being open-minded during job searching.
  • Resume Trends: You have 7 seconds to make an impact. Did your resume make the cut?
  • Set Yourself Apart: Creative ways to launch your new career and get noticed.
  • Networking: A Path to the Unadvertised Job Market: A simple, proactive way to approach employers using networking skills.

Email Audra Becker at abecker@cmacareer.com for more details.