What We Actually Do

We've spent years figuring out what works when it comes to finding leaders and building teams that stick around. Here's how we help companies get it right.

Look, we get it - you've probably heard all the fancy HR talk before. But here's the thing: after working with everyone from startups to Fortune 500s, we've learned that what really matters is finding the right people and helping them become even better. No fluff, just results that actually move the needle.

We don't just post jobs and wait. Our team actively hunts down the leaders your company needs - the ones who aren't even looking but should be. We've built relationships across industries over the past decade, which means we know who's who and who's ready for their next big move.

How We Do It:
  • We start by really understanding your company culture - not just the job specs
  • Then we tap into our network and do some serious detective work to find candidates
  • Every candidate goes through rigorous vetting (we're talking multiple interviews and references)
  • You only meet the top 3-4 candidates who we'd genuinely hire ourselves
  • We stick around through negotiations and onboarding to make sure it works out
Recent Success Stories:
Tech Startup CFO

Placed a CFO for a Series B fintech company. She took them from $20M to $100M in revenue over 2 years. Yeah, we're pretty proud of that one.

Manufacturing VP Operations

Found a VP who cut production costs by 30% in the first year while actually improving quality. The client still sends us holiday cards.

Certified Excellence: ACSESS Certified, SHRM Partner, retained by 85% of clients for ongoing searches

Here's something we learned the hard way: hiring great leaders is only half the battle. You gotta keep developing them or they'll leave (or worse, stop growing). Our programs aren't those boring PowerPoint workshops - we do real, hands-on leadership training that people actually remember and use.

What's Included:
  • Custom-built programs based on your actual challenges (not some generic template)
  • One-on-one executive coaching with folks who've sat in those chairs before
  • Team workshops that don't make people want to check their phones every 5 minutes
  • 360-degree feedback sessions (the honest kind that actually helps)
  • Ongoing support - we don't just disappear after the workshop
Real Results From Clients:
Retail Chain Managers

Developed 15 store managers over 6 months. Their employee retention jumped 40% and customer satisfaction scores went up across the board.

Healthcare Leadership Team

Coached a hospital's C-suite through a merger. Everyone kept their jobs and the transition actually happened on schedule. Miracles do happen.

Credentials: ICF Certified Coaches, DDI Certified Facilitators, Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching

Ever hired someone who interviewed great but turned out to be a total mismatch? We've all been there. That's why we use science-backed assessments to figure out who people really are - not just who they present in a 45-minute interview. It's saved our clients millions in bad hires.

Our Approach:
  • We use multiple assessment tools (Hogan, DISC, Wonderlic) depending on the role
  • Cognitive ability testing that actually predicts job performance
  • Personality assessments that reveal how someone will fit with your team
  • Emotional intelligence evaluation (turns out this matters more than IQ for leaders)
  • We translate all the psych-speak into plain English you can actually use
Why This Stuff Works:
Sales Team Rebuild

Assessed 50 candidates for a sales team overhaul. The ones we recommended? They're now the top performers. The one they hired against our advice? Gone in 3 months.

Executive Succession

Helped a family business pick the right sibling to take over as CEO. Four years later, revenue's doubled and the family still talks to each other.

Qualifications: Hogan Certified, DISC Certified Consultant, Industrial-Organizational Psychology partnerships

Change is messy. Mergers, restructures, new systems - all that stuff tends to freak people out. We've guided dozens of companies through major transitions, and we know how to keep things from falling apart when everything's shifting. Spoiler alert: communication is key, but there's more to it than that.

How We Help:
  • Change readiness assessments (finding out who's gonna resist before they do)
  • Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies that actually work
  • Communication plans that reach everyone, not just the email-readers
  • Training programs to get people up to speed fast
  • We stay involved through implementation - not just planning
Recent Transformations:
Post-Merger Integration

Merged two companies with totally different cultures. Took 18 months but we got there with only 8% turnover (industry average is 25%).

Digital Transformation

Helped a traditional manufacturer go digital. The old-timers were skeptical at first, but now they're the ones championing the new systems.

Methodology: Prosci ADKAR Certified, Kotter Change Management, Agile Change principles

Let's talk money. Pay people too little and they'll leave. Pay too much and you're burning cash. We help companies find that sweet spot where compensation is fair, competitive, and sustainable. We've analyzed thousands of salary structures and benefits packages - we know what works in the Canadian market.

What We Offer:
  • Salary benchmarking using real market data (not just online surveys)
  • Total rewards strategy design that goes beyond just base pay
  • Executive compensation packages that attract top talent without breaking the bank
  • Benefits program optimization (finding what employees actually value)
  • Pay equity audits to keep you compliant and fair
Impact We've Made:
Tech Company Comp Review

Redesigned their entire compensation structure. They cut costs by 12% while actually improving employee satisfaction. Sometimes it's about smarter spending, not more.

Non-Profit Benefits Overhaul

Helped a non-profit compete for talent against corporate budgets by getting creative with benefits. Turnover dropped 35% without adding much cost.

Data Sources: Willis Towers Watson partner, WorldatWork Certified, access to 1000+ Canadian employer databases

HR tech should make life easier, not harder. But we've seen too many companies drop six figures on fancy systems that nobody uses. We help you pick the right tools and actually get them implemented properly. No more spreadsheet nightmares or systems that everyone hates.

Our Process:
  • Needs assessment (what do you actually need vs what's trendy)
  • Vendor selection with hands-on demos and reference checks
  • Implementation project management so things don't go off the rails
  • Data migration that doesn't lose your important stuff
  • Training that gets people actually using the system
  • Post-launch support because there's always something
Systems We've Deployed:
Enterprise ATS Rollout

Implemented Workday Recruiting for a 2,000-person company. Time-to-hire dropped from 65 to 38 days. Recruiters actually thanked us, which doesn't happen often.

Performance Management System

Replaced their clunky annual review process with continuous feedback tools. Managers stopped complaining about performance review season (truly a miracle).

Platform Expertise: Workday, BambooHR, ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, Lever, Greenhouse certified consultants

Our Typical Process

Here's how we usually work with clients (though every project's a bit different)

1
Discovery Call

We chat about what's keeping you up at night. No sales pitch, just real talk about your challenges.

2
Deep Dive Analysis

We dig into your situation, talk to key people, and figure out what'll actually move the needle.

3
Custom Strategy

We build a game plan specifically for you. No cookie-cutter solutions or recycled presentations.

4
Execution Phase

This is where the work happens. We roll up our sleeves and get it done with your team.