As one of the largest standards organizations in the world, ASTM provides a forum for the development and publication of consensus standards for an impressive range of materials, products, systems and services. Keeping pace with industry developments is just one of many reasons that ASTM President, Katharine Morgan engaged the services of HCC Partners, led by Jim Geier, President & CEO. Read More
Organizational Assessments: Saving a Business by Boosting Morale
When Nick Lanzi, entrepreneur and CEO, met Jim Geier over five years ago through BCA—a group of community and business leaders in the Delaware Valley—he recognized that he was struggling with some business issues. He had no idea that he would come to rely on—and later credit Jim—for contributing to the outstanding success of his business, Direct Choice, Inc., a national direct marketing agency. Read More
The Tip of the Iceberg
Major sports figures, entertainment industry icons, corporate CEOs, and politicians are all affected by the recent wave of sexual harassment claims. While these high profile cases are just that, do not be fooled into thinking this issue won’t move downstream and affect middle market companies, like yours. It’s better to be proactive and engage your employees in an honest discussion than face a lawsuit. Read More
Should I Use an Outside Recruiter?
Hiring and retaining the right talent is the goal for all employers. However, today, because of low unemployment rates, the ability for employers to find qualified talented people has become more difficult and time consuming. In LinkedIn’s Global Recruiting Trends 2017 report, nearly 85% of talent leaders said that finding top talent is their number… Read More
The Onboarding Program: A Way to Grow Your Business
All companies, regardless of their size, spend time and money trying to recruit the best talent and want to turn them into productive employees as quickly as possible. According to The Boston Consulting Group, “Companies with strong onboarding programs see 2.5 times the profit growth and 1.9 times the profit margin than those that don’t.”… Read More