Find Out What Your Instincts Would Cost You.
Two free HR quizzes. Three situations each, about three minutes, and you’ll see exactly how your choices play out.
These are the situations with no clean answer, where the option that feels right is often the one that costs you. At the end you’ll get your leadership archetype and a free HR checklist to keep.
HR Jungle: Post-Acquisition
For new owners in the first year after a deal closes.
You bought the business. You also bought everything the last owner never wrote down. A promise nobody put in the budget, a manager who has outlasted two owners, and thirty-one people watching how you handle the first one.
HR Jungle: All the Hats
For owners and managers handling HR alongside everything else.
HR is one of the hats and it’s the one that bites. A pay gap nobody has flagged, a complaint about someone you’d vouch for, a doctor’s note handed to you on your way to the parking lot.
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Top Projects
Acquisition Springboard
✔ Mass Hiring and Onboarding
✔ Own Communication and Engagement
✔ Transition to Desired Normal
HR Turnaround
✔ HR Performance and Effectiveness Assessment
✔ Policy and Procedure Reboot
✔ Separation and Replacement Management
Transition Preparation
✔ Large Contractor Population Rollover
✔ Preparation for Sale
✔ Leadership Transition Interim
“Shannon is the type of seasoned HR professional you want in your corner. She is poised in a state of being calm, cool, collected, and confident. With the workplace being filled with anything but that, Shannon would be your perfect fit. If you are needing a quality HR outsourced professional, have a conversation with Shannon!”
Donna Spina, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP
FOCUSED Business Leadership Career ICF Coach
Why Small Business Owners Need Us
We Provide Strategic Expertise and Guidance
Navigating complex HR challenges without the necessary experience can be daunting. Our strategic guidance ensures informed decisions and effective strategies.
We Help You Overcome Resource Constraints
Limited time and resources make it tough to juggle extensive projects. We provide reliable partnership and tools to manage critical tasks efficiently.
We Measure Performance and Results to Demonstrate ROI
Demonstrating ROI and measuring the impact of HR initiatives is essential. Our solutions deliver tangible results and improvements.
We Manage Employee Communications During Transitions
Effective communication during transitions is key to maintaining morale and productivity. We help manage resistance and ensure smooth integration.
We Make Sure You Stay Compliant
Keeping up with regulations and labor laws is crucial. We ensure compliance while you manage day-to-day operations.
We Tackle Your Large Overwhelming Projects
Handling extensive projects often leads to feelings of overwhelm and stress. We assume responsibility for strategic initiatives, allowing you to concentrate on your core strengths.
We Maintain Employee Engagement to Avoid Turnover
Keeping staff engaged and motivated amidst changes is challenging. We address concerns and uncertainties to prevent turnover.
We Handle Your Responsibilties As Our Own
Finding trustworthy partners for key tasks can be difficult. We take significant responsibilities off your plate, allowing you to focus elsewhere.
“Shannon has helped us with our internal documents, making sure that when I hire somebody new, they have the exact way that things work here at Westport and it’s all up to HR scratch.
And that is the most important part about it, running a business that’s not only compliant but treats its employees well.
Shannon can help you do that and I certainly hope that you’ll consider using her for all of your HR needs.”
Robb Conlon | Founder of Westport Studios