A Better HR Business

Episode 205 - Client Case Study: How I Started My HR Consultancy - with Louise Bijesse of UpTalent Consulting

Today I'm joined on the A Better HR Business podcast by the amazing Louise Bijesse, President and Principal Consultant of UpTalent Consulting, a successful HR consulting firm that provides people solutions for small to mid-sized startups and tech firms.

Louise is a client of the HR Business Accelerator, a program designed to help professionals in the HR sector to start and/or grow their HR-related businesses. 

Louise was on the podcast previously (see Episode 179) and has very kindly returned to the show to share her experiences of starting her HR consultancy, including the Why and the How of how she created a highly successful business that helps employers resolve their HR and talent challenges.

After helping hundreds of HR-related businesses around the world to start and/or grow through our HR Business Accelerator process, we've come to realize that most HR professionals want some or all of these things when they start an HR business:

• Work with great clients.
• Work on high-value projects.
• Enjoy Work-Life balance.
• Become a trusted member of the business community.
• Build a team.
• Work on cool HR projects.
• Make good money.
• Solve problems for employers.

Louise's business has checked all of these boxes in a way that is congruent with her ambitions and values.

UpTalent Consulting delivers the tools and advice that help startup companies protect and grow their organizations.

Louise is responsible for planning and implementing HR policies and procedures through her client partnerships with CEOs, Founders, and Presidents. Much focus is on corporate talent development and succession, background checks, employee relations, benefits, and compensation. The company currently works with start-up clients in the United States and Globally (currently UK and Nigeria).

Louise earned a Master of Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bryan School of Business, where she was recognized for her leadership in the community. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, and Economics from the Empire State College, State University of New York.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Louise and I talked about:

• Why Louise started UpTalent Consulting.
• The HR solutions provided by UpTalent Consulting to startups and rapidly growing companies.
• How Louise got started with the business. 
• Lousie's experience with the HR Business Accelerator.
• Hiring her first excellent employee.
• Learnings, advice for others, and what the future holds for UpTalent Consulting (it's exciting!).
• And much more.

Thanks, Louise!

Visit UpTalent Consulting. 

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast

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Episode 204 - Adam Botterill On Launching The New Anti-Bias Software For HR Teams: Equal Employer

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today we're joined on the show by Adam Botterill,  Co-Founder and CEO of Equal Employer®, an exciting new software company aiming to reduce or remove bias in the hiring and promotion processes, through a human-guided approach.

In April 2021, together with a friend, Adam set out to improve workplace equality after being frustrated by employers ticking boxes and using people as tokens to validate their stance on EDI.

Equal Employer® is a groundbreaking solution that empowers employers to overcome bias during the hiring process and select the most qualified candidates. Their comprehensive software suite includes an applicant tracking system (ATS) auditing tool, which ensures organizations can identify and address bias in their hiring practices.

With the Equal Employer® ATS, organizations benefit from a guided and streamlined hiring and promotion process, saving both time and money. The software maintains the human element in decision-making while implementing robust standards to remove bias. Through a user-friendly mobile and web application, organizations can easily monitor and audit their hiring practices to ensure fairness at every step.

Equal Employer® is committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates. Their unique process ensures that every decision-making junction offers an unbiased chance to each individual, allowing organizations to attract and select the most suitable and successful candidates for their businesses.

As a recognition of an organization's commitment to fair and ethical recruitment, Equal Employer® offers the highly regarded Equal Employer certification. This certification brings a range of benefits, including performance improvement, cost-saving efficiencies, commitment to DE&I recognition, increased employee retention, enhanced candidate experience, and contribution to an equal society.

Equal Employer® serves as a trusted partner in achieving fair hiring practices and creating a more inclusive workplace. Their mission is to unlock the transformative power of equality and diversity within organizations.

Thanks, Adam!

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

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Episode 203 - Doug Betts - Sure Betts HR Solutions (HR Consultancy in the UK)

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today I'm joined on the show by Doug Betts from Sure Betts HR Solutions, an HR consultancy based in the UK.

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast

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Episode 202 - Growing A Career Coaching Business - with Tammy Alvarez from Career Winners Circle

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today I'm joined on the show by Tammy Alvarez, CEO of Career Winners Circle, a professional training and coaching company that helps individuals and businesses navigate career transitions, thrive in executive roles, and grow their businesses effectively.

During her 20-year corporate career Tammy became a renowned business transformation and turnaround expert. She held roles as a Managing Director at AIG, First Senior Vice President at Bank Leumi USA, Chief Operating Officer at Genesis10 and Senior Vice President at Bank of America. Each role relied upon Tammy’s vision and leadership to drive large global business transformation initiatives.

She is an inspirational coach, trainer and epic story-teller who delivers transformational learning experiences for her global client base. Shortly after founding the company, Tammy developed and launched the Eco-System Coaching Methodology; a proprietary coaching process that balances real world practicality, state-of-the-art coaching methods and bottom-line measurements that deliver leadership and business transformation results quickly and sustainably.

Thanks, Tammy!

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

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Episode 201 - Growing A Leadership Development Business - with Vanessa Judelman - Mosaic People Development

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today I'm joined on the show by Vanessa Judelman, President of Mosaic People Development. For over 20 years, Vanessa has been helping clients to develop leaders who inspire great results. She is a speaker, facilitator, talent management consultant, and certified coach.

Thanks, Vanessa!

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

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Episode 200 - Growing A Learning Platform For TA Teams - with Neil Kelly from Talent Sandbox

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today I'm joined on the show by Neil Kelly, Founder of Talent Sandbox, a complete training solution for Talent Acquisition teams - designed to empower TA teams and individuals that might be new to the profession, transitioning from agency to in-house, or those in need of a refresh.

"Talent Sandbox is where your Talent Acquisition team will learn everything they need to know from the best and most experienced minds in the recruitment industry. Combining real-world experience with interactive technology and blended learning, we’ve created a better way to learn talent acquisition."

• How Talent Sandbox provides structured training for individuals and businesses.
• Focus on developing people to improve business metrics and performance, while making learning accessible and inclusive to all.
• The limitations of video-based courses and how written content can be more helpful in some cases.
• The importance of a growth and learning mindset to keep up with technology and new ways of working.
• Their free talent acquisition resources and content.
• How Neil and the team are growing Talent Sandbox.
• And much more.

Thanks,  Neil!

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast

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Episode 199 - Growing An Organizational Network Analysis Software & Consulting Company - with Jaakko Kaikuluoma from Teamspective

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today I'm joined on the show by Jaakko Kaikuluoma from Teamspective to talk about growing an Organizational Network Analysis software & consulting company - with Jaakko Kaikuluoma from Teamspective.

• How  Teamspective helps employers.
• How Jaakko and the team started and grew the business.
• Jaakko's HR and marketing advice.
• And much more.

Thanks,  Jaakko!

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

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Episode 198 - Dean Mathews - OnTheClock (Workforce Time Tracking System)

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today I'm joined on the show by Dean Mathews, Founder & CEO of OnTheClock, an employee time clock system for small businesses to track employees'​ hours worked and improve payroll processing.

Dean came up with the concept and designed & developed OnTheClock and he continues to help create new features for the app. OnTheClock started as a passion project when Dean noticed a common theme among the accountants - they were unable to find a web-based time clock that was accurate and simple.

Today, OnTheClock has a team of 21 individuals who serve 18,000 small businesses and their employees. While most of the customers are based in the U.S., the company has clients from all over the world. The team comprises dedicated professionals who handle product development, design/graphics, marketing, billing, leadership, and customer support. The company's mission, which dates back to 2004, is to assist small businesses in tracking employee time with greater ease, accuracy, and efficiency.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Dean and I talked about:

• How OnTheClock helps employers to manage HR challenges.
• How Dean started and grew the business.
• Dean's HR and marketing advice.
• And much more.

Thanks, Dean!

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast

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Episode 197 - Growing An Employee Mentoring Software & Consulting Company - with Judy Corner from Insala

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today I'm joined on the show by Judy Corner, Director of Consulting at the workforce development software & consulting company, Insala.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Judy and I talked about:

• How Insala helps employers to develop their people.
• The different HR software products within the overall Insala suite.
• HR challenge.
• How Insala gets the word out about their HR products and consulting services.
• And much more.

Thanks, Judy!

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast

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Episode 196 - Kartik Mandaville - Springworks (HR Software)

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people.

Today I'm joined on the show by Kartik Mandaville, the founder and CEO of Springworks, a Bangalore and Santa Monica-based HR technology startup that is building tools and products to simplify recruiting and help organizations engage and retain their employees.

Kartik graduated from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh with a Masters from the Language Technologies Institute, School of Computer Science focusing on Big Data, Machine Learning, NLP and Biotechnology. During this time there, he was part of the IBM Watson project and worked on genome analysis with machine learning.

Springworks prides itself on being an organization focused on employee well-being and workplace culture leading to the 100+ employee strength company being rated 4.9 on Glassdoor.

The product stack from Springworks includes:

• SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain.
• SpringVerify — B2B verification platform
• SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system
• EngageWith — an employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture.
• Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platform for remote team-building.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Kartik and I talked about:

• How Springworks helps employers to manage HR challenges.
• Springworks enables employees to ask questions related to HR, IT, or finance, and get answers quickly.
• The community of HR leaders and professionals developed through their podcast where they discuss HR issues and share solutions to problems.
• The marketing channels that have worked well for Springworks.
• And much more.

Thanks, Kartik!

For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here:

www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast

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