Human Resources

There are few resources more valuable to any growth stage organization than their human resources.

A common challenge is that the more successful an organization, the faster the team that supports it must grow. Effectively managing the people and operations that support this growth can be overwhelming and expensive. It’s even harder for innovative social impact organizations and programs, which often have unique needs that require experienced solutions. But few organizations and initiatives can find or afford deeply experience teams that can support this important work when they need it most.

That’s where we and our “Beyond Simple” approach to HR come in.

Our team has worked as part of the HR apparatus and outside support teams of some of the most fast-paced, quickly growing, and dynamically evolving social impact initiatives in recent history.

Whether supporting the Clinton Foundation during its decade of growth from a small Arkansas nonprofit to a global operating charity with 1,400+ staff working around the world, or supporting cross-sector partnerships and social enterprises resulting from the joint work of nonprofits, Fortune 100 corporations, and foreign governments working together in new and dynamic ways, our team has helped design, build and grow right-sized HR solutions for organizations, initiatives, and operations large and small.

Working regularly with existing teams and other providers, we help clients navigate complex HR issues with clarity, simplicity, and confidence.

While our services vary depending on specific client needs, we can equip your team with clear, simplified practices and tools to create and/or enhance best in class HR practices. And we won’t just drop new tools off and wish you well—we remain available to help you and your team implement these tools for maximum impact and efficiency throughout your organization’s work. 

Below are some of the services we offer. Feel free to reach out to discuss your organization’s specific needs.

  • Setup Resources - From interviewing to onboarding, we’ve got you covered! We’ll help make sure you have the tools needed to ensure smooth and compliant hiring and onboarding, and we’ll guide you through the process as we go!

    • Interview Guidance

    • Position Descriptions (which are different from job postings!) and FLSA Determinations

    • Offer Letters

    • Independent Contractor vs. Employee Guidance and Tools

    • Independent Contractor Agreement Template & Guidance

    • Intern/Volunteer Guidance and Tools

    • Intern/Volunteer Agreements

  • Performance Review Package - From New Year Position Description Updates to Mid-Year Team Touch Bases to Comprehensive Year-End Self Assessments & Review Processes, we can help with the right sized approach for your team. We’ll help you streamline, simplify, and action regular employee engagement practices that work! This typically includes:

    • Annual Calendar of Top HR Practices & Priorities

    • Mid-Year Touch Base Template, Assistance, and Conversation Guide

    • Year-End Self-Assessment & Evaluation Template, Assistance, and Conversation Guide

    • Performance Improvement Plan Template, Assistance, and Conversation Guide

    • CEO Level Assessment

    • 360s and 360 “Lites”

  • Termination Package - Every organization strives to be an excellent organization that honors and values their employees. But employment rarely last forever. When the time comes, it’s important to make that process as seamless as possible in a way that works and protects the organization and honors the individual, their service, and their future potential. Our services may include:

    • Guiding Clients Through Voluntary, Involuntary, and Performance-Based Terminations

    • Termination Guidance and Risk Mitigation

    • Termination Conversation Talking Points and Guidance

    • Separation Agreement (if needed) and Guidance

    • Off-boarding Checklist

  • Handbook & Code of Conduct - Few things are more important to an organization than established and consistent policies and procedures. We can help draft your Handbook and/or Code of Conduct from the ground up (and in compliance with applicable state law)—or we can work with what you already have to make it even better. Some of our services include:

    • Employee Handbook Drafting and/or Revision

    • Code of Conduct Drafting and/or Revision

    • Annual Handbook Updates

    • Handbook/Code of Conduct Trainings for Staff

  • Full Toolkit - From the best of times to the worst of times, we have proven tools that work. Whether you’re onboarding your newest hire, helping a team member with performance improvement, or honoring the individual when the time comes to facilitate an exit, we have the tools that provide the clarity and consistency you need in each and every situation. This may include:

    • A combination of some or all of the above services and others as needed.

    • On-call HR assistance.