By Erica Roelike, Founder of Elevate Results Consulting Every October I have some version of the same conversation. A leader tells me they're waiting on renewal numbers before they make any decisions about benefits. They say it the way people say they're waiting on a weather forecast, as though the [...]
There's a conversation I've had more than once this year. A client calls, sometimes a CEO, sometimes a CFO, and says something like: "We need to cut headcount. We've already made the list. Can you help us execute?" My first question is always the same: "When are you planning to [...]
For growing businesses, at-will employment can sound simple: either side can end the relationship at any time. That basic rule is real in most states, including Minnesota, but it does not mean a business is protected from legal risk when a termination is handled poorly, inconsistently, or for an unlawful [...]
And How to Choose the Right HR Model for Your Business Choosing the right HR, payroll, and benefits model is no longer a back-office decision—it’s a strategic lever for growth, risk mitigation, and talent competitiveness. This article explores the nuances of PEOs, employee leasing/EOR, modern HCM platforms, and independent benefits [...]
By Erica Roelike, founder of Elevate Results Consulting HR leaders are carrying a quiet, strategic, and emotional load that most C‑suite leaders never fully see — and that gap in understanding can limit both performance and trust. When HR Carries The Burden of What No One Else Can See At [...]
As workforce demographics shift, organizations stand at a crossroads: Will you cling to outdated stereotypes, or harness the untapped potential of experienced professionals now reshaping the modern office? The era of the “silver worker” is here—dynamic, knowledgeable, and eager to contribute. With industries facing skill gaps, leadership voids, and rapid [...]
By Erica Roelike, Owner & Principal HR Consultant, Elevate Results Consulting Why Is Strategic Workforce Planning Essential Mid-Year, Especially During Economic Uncertainty? As we move deeper into summer, organizations are facing a pivotal moment: the opportunity to prepare for remaing part of Q3 and, prepare for Q4, and start laying [...]
In today’s dynamic business landscape, HR is no longer just a support function—it is a strategic driver of growth, resilience, and innovation. Elevate Results Consulting partners with organizations to embed HR as a business partner, aligning people strategies with business goals to deliver measurable results and unlock true organizational potential. [...]
As an HR Strategy consultant, I've been closely following the recent changes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) regulations. Our team is actively observing how federal entities have been rolling out updates and initiatives at larger corporations, from dismantling DEI initiatives altogether to rewriting their policies. Corporations such as Walmart, [...]
A career transition can look different from person to person due to an individual’s priorities, ambitions, needs, or personal beliefs. It can also be due to a company’s operational standards, sales initiatives, or mission that the employee may feel that they don’t align with anymore. In its purest form, career [...]
