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As workforce demographics shift, organizations stand at a crossroads: Will you cling to outdated stereotypes, or harness the untapped potential of experienced professionals now reshaping the modern office?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 [...]
One of the biggest barriers I have found HR leaders struggle with is the ability to communicate and get their point across quickly with the C-Suite leaders within the organization. The ultimate goal of any C-Suite leader is to hire an HR leader who will make decisions in the company's [...]
As an HR consultant tasked with helping organizations navigate today's business environment, including changes in employee retention, legislative changes, and technology, I often find myself in a constant state of learning. This is especially true when the concept and application of these new rules and technologies are unprecedented and completely [...]
When considering HR and its application to various businesses, several subtle nuances or grey areas may need consideration. While rules and regulations often necessitate a black-and-white approach, there are instances where adopting a more flexible mindset can prove beneficial in navigating HR practices within a company — these are areas [...]
