Child Care Resource Center (CCRC), serving children, families, and child care providers since 1976, needed to fill a Director of Organizational Development position. The role required a strong fit with the organization’s values, vision, and culture. CCRC needed a hiring approach that could identify and evaluate candidates effectively for this leadership need. A retained HR search was conducted using established networks and talent pools. Candidates were evaluated with alignment to CCRC’s values, vision, and culture as a key criterion. The placement included structured onboarding support and professional coaching for the new hire, Jeanette Stalboerger. CCRC filled the Director of Organizational Development position with Jeanette Stalboerger. The engagement included 90 days of professional coaching and onboarding support to help the new leader integrate. The search and follow-on support were designed to strengthen alignment with organizational culture during the transition.

Dolby Laboratories' HR department was overwhelmed with administrative tasks and had limited capacity to support strategic growth. The organization needed to fill multiple vacancies quickly while undergoing a comprehensive HR transformation. HR operated in triage mode and struggled to move beyond day-to-day execution. A consulting resource was implemented to take on HR leadership responsibilities. This resource became integral to the broader organizational transformation and helped lead the HR function through the transition. The effort repositioned HR from a generalist administrative function toward a more strategic business partner model. HR was transformed from an administrative, reactive function into a strategic business partner team. The work helped shift the organization from a reactive posture to a more proactive culture. It also influenced the executive mindset around HR and strengthened the team’s business acumen.

East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) needed to fill a Vice President of Human Resources role after their existing VP departed. The vacancy created an immediate leadership gap in a critical function. EBALDC also needed continuity to keep HR operations moving during the transition. An interim CHRO was placed to support ongoing operations while assessing the organization. The interim leader conducted GAP and SWOT analyses to clarify needs and priorities. In parallel, a retained executive search was run to identify and secure a permanent VP of Human Resources. EBALDC filled the VP of Human Resources role with Kathleen Higginbotham. The hire was completed in 52 days from introduction to first day. The two-pronged approach supported HR operations during the transition while the executive search concluded.

A global wellness and leisure products manufacturer with 3,000+ employees across 7 international locations faced an outdated structure that could not support accelerating growth and acquisitions. Leadership reported slow decision-making that delayed progress. Entrenched silos limited alignment across teams. A hierarchical culture inhibited innovation. An organizational redesign was implemented through stakeholder interviews, data analysis, and co-created strategy sessions. Governance frameworks were established to improve clarity and execution. RACI models were put in place to define roles and responsibilities. Leadership expectations were redefined to support the redesigned organization. The redesign addressed key barriers that had slowed the organization’s ability to adapt. Decision-making was positioned to move more efficiently through clarified governance and accountability. Collaboration across functions was reinforced by clearer roles and expectations. The organization was better structured to support growth and acquisitions across its international footprint.

Following a founder's 30+ year tenure, a mid-sized nonprofit in affordable housing and homelessness services experienced significant turbulence. New management lacked adequate support. The HR department suffered from high turnover and damaged credibility. Staff morale was critically low. A fractional HR consultant was deployed to stabilize the transition and rebuild HR effectiveness. The consultant conducted confidential stakeholder interviews and created a strategic roadmap. The interim HR leader was coached to navigate challenges and rebuild trust. A customized manager training program was built, and CHRO onboarding support was provided. The HR team’s reputation was restored and leadership alignment improved. New managers gained confidence and the interim HR leader regained credibility. A new CHRO was successfully integrated. The culture shifted toward empowerment.

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