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5 Proactive Hiring & Retention Strategies to Ensure Long Term Success
The hiring landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by economic shifts, technological advancements, and changing workforce expectations. HR professionals must stay ahead of these trends to attract, retain, and develop top talent effectively. This article explores key sourcing strategies, market intelligence insights, the impact of AI in recruiting, and best practices for efficient hiring. By understanding and incorporating these critical elements,…Read More -
Fahrenheit Advisors Acquired by National Accounting Firm
Fahrenheit Advisors is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our growth. We have joined the Smith + Howard family of companies creating new opportunities that will deepen our ability to deliver amazing results for our team, clients, and community.
Over the past 15 years, Fahrenheit has grown to more than 140+ people, helped 1000+ clients, and built one of…Read More -
Fahrenheit Advisors Promotes Kris Cravey to President
Fahrenheit Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Kris Cravey from Chief Operating Officer (COO) to President, a newly created role that reflects the firm’s strategic focus and growth plans. This appointment comes on the heels of the firm’s recent acquisition by Smith + Howard and positions Cravey to lead Fahrenheit’s nationwide growth.
Cravey brings extensive executive leadership experience…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Disruption Proofing a Global Manufacturer and Retailer
One of the largest paint and coatings companies in the world sought to identify potential disruptive innovations that could change the dynamics of their industry. The company engaged the business disruption planning team to help broaden their thinking, critically examine their competitive advantages, and identify potential disruptors in the markets they serve.
Led by Peter Grimm, the team leveraged…Read More -
The Importance of Establishing Core Values Before Evaluating Employee Performance
In the midst of changes or even business-as-usual, leaders and employees need to know that they have a solid foundation upon which their organization is operating. A company’s core values can serve as that foundation.
What are Core Values?
Whether we acknowledge it or not, each of us has our own personal core values. They help us make decisions and…Read More -
An HR Professional’s Guide to Advance Any Organization
At a recent SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Strategic Leadership Conference in Richmond, Virginia, we asked dozens of human capital professionals what big HR goals and initiatives they would like to achieve next year. Their responses fell into these categories:
Leadership development
Succession planning
Mobile app/SSO integration for HRIS
Competencies
Retail training program
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data storage…Read More -
Important Compensation Considerations for Your Company’s Budgeting Process
As you head into your company’s budgeting season, it is crucial to stay up to date on the latest trends in compensation in order to attract and retain top talent. 2025 will bring significant changes that can impact your organization’s compensation strategies. In this article, we will share three critical considerations to inform your budgeting process for the upcoming year:…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Sales Revitalization Project Yields 5 Times ROI For PE-Owned Industrial Services Company
Seeking better sales results out of a recently acquired industrial services company, a leading private equity group needed to develop and implement a comprehensive go-to-market sales strategy that would optimize the acquisition’s sales performance, increase its revenue, and accelerate its growth.
Fahrenheit began by conducting a comprehensive organizational and market assessment, including the company’s existing sales and service resources…Read More -
Virginia Employment Law Updates for 2024
Fahrenheit's Human Capital Consulting Practice has been tracking the legal updates for HR teams across the Commonwealth of Virginia going into effect on July 1, 2024.
Compliance serves as a shield against legal liabilities and penalties. By staying informed about upcoming laws, HR professionals can proactively identify areas of non-compliance within their organizations and take necessary steps to rectify them.…Read More -
New California Employment Law Updates for 2024
As more employees continue to work remotely and businesses seek out top candidates from across the United States, employers often contemplate hiring candidates in states that they have never operated within before. The decision to hire an employee in California should not be taken lightly, as there are numerous employment regulations in California that are unique and may place an…Read More -
How Does Succession Planning Differ from Replacement Planning?
What is the difference between what you do today and what you will need to do tomorrow?
Executive leaders drive their teams to deliver on their company's performance goals, vision, business plans and strategic growth plans. They must be certain that part of that plan ensures the business has the right talent to support its future growth. It is imperative…Read More -
The Business Disruption Risks of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing business disruptor that will affect every company's culture and operations. This Harvard Business Review article illustrates six scenarios of potential disruption and corresponding opportunities. Our business disruption experts, Peter Grimm and Rich Reinecke discuss the potential disruptors presented and the opportunities they could present in this five minute video.
1.) Gains Through…Read More
Disruption-Proofing Your Business
Wednesday, July 23
2:00–3:00 PM EST
Virtual
In this session we explore how to anticipate and navigate disruption using a strategic framework drawn from the U.S. Intelligence Community.