Do you have an urgent employee issue and need help immediately?
Our HR Specialist On-Call offers organizations with limited human resource support a timely and cost effective option for receiving expert advice on challenging people issues – just in time.
A Salopek & Associates Specialist/Senior Consultant will provide expert advice on:
The Associate best qualified to assist you will contact you within 24 hours.
A convenient and timely service is now just a phone call away.
Request a human resource audit – let us review your processes and programs and develop a plan that ensures you are legislatively compliant.
Learn about our unique Recruiting-by-the-Hour service. Hire the best people for a fraction of the price. No contingency or placement fee.
Ask us to develop a policy and procedure manual which will ensure you’re consistently handling your people issues. Ask for a quote.
Request a copy of our Recruitment Guide and use it to train your managers on effective and legislatively compliant recruitment processes.
Have us facilitate your next manager’s meeting and come away with an action plan that will keep your team on track and focused.
Contact HR Specialist On-Call to assist you with your specific human resource issue.
Come to our monthly “Thoughtful Thursdays” sessions. One of our Specialist/Senior Consultant presents a workshop on a relevant topic and provides practical advice to participants in attendance. Topics include performance management, terminations, legislation, policies and procedures. Contact us for a list of upcoming topics and to register.
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