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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 -
HR Professionals Share Best Practices at SHRM Conference
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conferences provide opportunities for human capital professionals go to connect with their colleagues and obtain new learnings to grow their people and ultimately their organizations. Fahrenheit Advisors was an exhibitor at this year's annual Arizona SHRM state conference in September where we displayed an engagement booth for attendees to share best practices with fellow…Read More -
Leadership Coach Spotlight: Jeff Ertel
Jeff Ertel improves his clients' leadership talents by focusing on executive presence, influence, strategic acumen, and team development. He is an MBA who understands business, has served in the C-suite, and has coached executives overseeing multiple business functions.
“I bring a practical, collaborative, and engaging coaching style to clients that achieves lasting results,” Ertel says. “Leadership is all about behaviors…Read More -
Virginia Employment Law Changes and Action Items
Recent updates to Virginia and federal employment law mean Virginia HR professionals have a few new action items on their to-do lists.
To help, we’ll break down the 2022 employment law changes and action items for you:
The 2022 amendment to the 2021 Virginia Overtime Wage Act (VOWA) rolled back the provisions of the original version and realigned the…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Equipping Director-Level Talent with C-Suite Leadership Skills
Fahrenheit Advisors' Frank Cummins, a certified leadership coach, worked one-on-one with a director at a large consultancy to help her become a more effective leader. The following case study summarizes the engagement and outcomes.
An international health and human services consulting firm selected Fahrenheit Advisors to accelerate the development of a promising director-level leader who managed projects across the U.S.…Read More