Human Resources Strategy

Organizational Change

Organizational Change occurs when people and the culture they work in changes.  It requires more than new structures and improved working processes.  We can help identify critical changes and help an organization develop a strategic plan to progress along the path to success.

Cultural Integration

When companies merge or are acquired, differences between cultures can result in interpersonal difficulties in the workplace.  Over 70% of corporate mergers and acquisitions fail to meet their financial objectives, and the major cause has been cited as "cultural or behavioural incompatibility".  Our assistance may be an asset to facilitate communication and promote collaboration among members of organizations merging to form a new organization, or integrate a new culture.  We have significant experience in working with M&A's – we're able to help organizations and employees adjust effectively.

Organizational Development and Design

Organizations are under constant pressure to adapt, adjust and/or reinvent themselves to cope in the dynamic environments they find themselves.  Our expertise in organizational review and analysis, process and structure design, and effective implementation strategies are the product of formal training and decades of leadership in public and private enterprises on the part of our Senior Principals.

Performance Management

Our performance management model is designed to fully engage employees in a dynamic process that focuses on the development of an effective feedback loop between managers and employees.  We believe the goal of any performance management system should be to proactively facilitate organizational and individual success through a system based on data and facts.

Organizational Effectiveness Surveys

It is often difficult for the leadership of an organization to obtain a clear and unbiased appreciation of employees' perspectives on how the organization functions.  Employee surveys, conducted by a credible third party can assure anonymity and produce valuable insights.  We help you design the survey, host and administer the survey, and then compile and analyze the results.  A survey report is prepared and reviewed with the Client – we are also available to assist in the feedback and follow-up process.

Executive Compensation

It is important to maintain current knowledge of the marketplace to ensure that compensation practices are competitive.  This allows an organization to recruit, recognize and retain the human resources required for success.  Our Executive Compensation capability includes market research, salary range development, job evaluation and/or incentive compensation design.

General Counsel

A number of organizations retain Harris Consulting services to help provide guidance and advice to senior executives or HR leaders.  These services are available on an as-needed hourly rate, on a project basis, or on a retainer arrangement.