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How PTO Affects Recruitment and Retention – Part 1 of 2
Explore the risks and benefits of unlimited PTO policies in this first of two articles about PTO's influence on recruitment and retention.
We’ve all heard about it… The Great Resignation, The Great Reshuffle, The Great Reevaluation, and Quiet Quitting. Whatever you call it, it’s left a lasting impression on companies and workers, even as the economy starts to cool. Unemployment…Read More -
3 Reasons to Consider Leadership Coaching in Uncertain Times
For business leaders, economic uncertainty increases the job’s difficulty as anxious questions from peers and colleagues proliferate: How bad will it get? How long will it be? What’s going to happen next?
According to Rachel Lutowsky, leader of Fahrenheit Advisors’ executive and leadership coaching practice, calming waters and navigating uncertainty requires leaders to flex in three critical areas.
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CASE STUDY: Assessment & Successful Executive Search Enhances Sales
Reliable Payments provides merchants with tailored payment processing services and consultative solutions. Its programs are adaptable to help businesses across industries operate at their best.
During the pandemic, the firm experienced a significant turnover in sales leadership. CEO Patrick Gallagher stepped into the role to stabilize the team. Wanting to hire a seasoned sales leader with industry experience and to…Read More -
Fahrenheit Human Capital Expert Spotlight: Sue Kay Lam-Kent
With genuine curiosity and more than 25 years of corporate leadership experience, Sue Kay Lam-Kent helps clients achieve their business goals through customized organizational development, instructional design, diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, and human resources solutions. She listens, questions, and clarifies before recommending a way forward, giving her clients confidence that their unique needs are carefully considered and comprehensively addressed.…Read More -
Explaining Human Resources Management
Laura Bowser, leader of Fahrenheit’s Human Capital Practice, recently covered the basics of Human Resources Management (HRM) and its importance to growing businesses for Porch, an online resource for moving and home improvement services.
No matter what type of business you run, her explanation of HRM is a quick reminder of the HR complexities and risks confronting growing organizations.
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How to Address Brand & Culture Issues in the Workplace
With turnover rates expected to continue increasing, solving recruitment and retention issues is essential.
Laura Bowser, Managing Director of Fahrenheit’s Human Capital Consulting Practice, and Kelly O’Keefe, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Brand Federation, continue their conversation about how an organization’s brand and culture can help – or hinder – recruitment and retention efforts.
In part one of their chat,…Read More -
Fahrenheit Compensation Expert Spotlight: Merryman Putnam
Merryman Putnam partners with businesses to help them overcome a significant challenge to growth: compensation strategy. With more than 20 years’ experience serving a variety of industries, she leverages unbiased, third-party compensation data to formulate competitive salary structures, job-leveling solutions, and attractive incentive plans. The work delivers competitive alignment with peers, streamlined HR operations, and stronger organizational culture.
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Talent Attraction Strategies & HR Challenges Shared at SHRM Conference
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conferences provide opportunities for human capital professionals to connect with their colleagues and obtain new learnings to grow their people and ultimately their organizations. Fahrenheit Advisors was an exhibitor at the Richmond, Virginia chapter's annual leadership conference in October, where we asked attendees to share their talent attraction strategies and toughest HR challenges…Read More -
How Brand and Culture Affect Recruitment and Retention
As businesses continue adapting to new workplace environments, shifting employee attitudes, and the repercussions of the Great Resignation, recruitment and retention challenges are front and center for nearly every business owner.
Laura Bowser, Managing Director of Fahrenheit Advisors’ Human Capital Consulting Practice, and Kelly O’Keefe, Managing Partner at Brand Federation, sat down recently to discuss how an organization’s brand and…Read More -
Fahrenheit CHRO Receives HR Award From SHRM
Congratulations are in order for Jennifer Stern, chief people and culture officer for Fahrenheit Advisors.
Jennifer was named the 2022 recipient of the Alcott HR Stewardship Award by the Richmond Society of Human Resources Management on Oct. 20 at the association's annual leadership conference.
The award, created in 2020 and named for Richmond SHRM's first executive director, Jeannie Alcott, recognizes…Read More -
Fahrenheit Leadership Coach Spotlight: Lori Howard
For more than 15 years, Lori Howard has inspired leaders to reach their potential and be the best they can be. As a skilled leader, facilitator and trainer, she assesses strengths and opportunities for growth, delivers custom, solution-based coaching programs, and delivers concrete engagement plans focused on achieving goals.
“Coaching allows me to inspire and empower others to grow and…Read More -
Incentives That Motivate Employees and Attract Talent
In the never-ending competition for top talent, companies are offering a multitude of different incentives to lure employees to their organizations. Do they really work?
While incentives can be very attractive, like anything they have their pros and cons. When used appropriately, however, they can be a powerful tool in the talent competition.
As a rule of thumb, don’t let…Read More