News for friends of CRG Lee Hecht Harrison.

SUMMER 2006

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As part of our industry-leading commitment to personalizing the career transition process, CRG Lee Hecht Harrison's ongoing efforts to leverage technology are focused squarely on enriching the total career transition experience.

CRG Lee Hecht Harrison's unique blended learning approach encompasses our full range of integrated service components:

  • Appeals to varied work styles and preferences
  • Accommodates individual schedules and circumstances
  • Ensures that training on specific job search topics is available on a "just-in-time" basis
  • Provides our clients with a high degree of choice
  • Elevates our Career Coaches' role to that of "strategist" and "business partner" - enabling CRG Lee Hecht Harrison clients to derive maximum benefit from their insights and expertise

 

 

A Blended Learning Approach

Lee Hecht Harrison has carefully designed our comprehensive career transition programs to incorporate seven distinct delivery methods:

  • Personalized consulting with a dedicated CRG Lee Hecht Harrison Career Coach
  • Weekly productivity-focused Job Search Work Team meetings with a dedicated team and facilitator
  • A wide range of information and tools available through Career Resource Network (CRN), our robust candidate portal
  • An eLearning Career Center consisting of 12 professionally produced training modules, 10 tools, and 29 learning aids
  • Interactive LHH Learning Center teleconferences exploring strategies related to job search, entrepreneurship, and making the most of our many online resources
  • In-office workshops designed to orient clients to CRG Lee Hecht Harrison services, enable them to make optimal use of the available tools and support, and address important career transition topics
  • A Managing Your Search Project book set that provides a wealth of valuable information, including self-assessments, checklists, "how-to" pieces, and a wide range of other useful tips and techniques
Contact Bob Wigger at 515-453-9590 for more information.

 

Assimilation Coaching
Turnover rates for newly hired senior executives can be as high as 40 percent within the first 18 months. Currently, more executives are looking to beat that statistic by partnering with "assimilation coaches," who work with them from day-one to help manage their successful transition into the new position, according to Lee Hecht Harrison.

"Even the most skilled executive is going to hit some rough patches in taking a new leadership role or joining an organization," says Sherry Barrett, Vice President of Talent Solutions at CRG Lee Hecht Harrison. "Sometimes it is simply a matter of relying only on behaviors that made him or her successful in previous positions and environments, but aren't appropriate for the new company's culture. Other times he or she may have difficulty creating alliances or identifying high-impact projects that can create results quickly."

Assimilation coaches are becoming increasingly common in today's business environment due to their ability to help

executives clarify expectations, establish credibility, assess potential black holes, determine priorities, develop an action plan, and make necessary changes in leadership style for the greatest impact. This coaching typically lasts three to six months, but may begin even before the new executive assumes the reins. "Sometimes an employer will want the coach to do up-front work with the team the new executive will be leading," explains Barrett. This work often includes building team consensus around the leadership behaviors needed for success in the role.

Lately, some search firms have begun to encourage companies to include coaching as part of a new executive's compensation package in order to protect their investment. In fact, assimilation coaching is so in demand that it's now a standard part of Lee Hecht Harrison's "Signature Service" for corporate officers and top executives. "With business demands constantly changing, companies can't afford a revolving door of under-performing executives," says Barrett. "Assimilation coaching is a benefit for both the individual and the employer."

 

We offer a variety of programs at CRG Lee Hecht Harrison. Some sessions have limited seating and request reservations. To find out more about specific program offerings, please e-mail us at info@CRGpros.com or call our office at 515-453-9590.

JULY
Milestones Seminar
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
July 31 & August 1 (Mon-Tue)
Presented by Debbie Noe

AUGUST
CISHRM monthly meeting
August 8 (Tue)
CRG will be the podium sponsor

Milestones Seminar
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 23 & 24 (Wed-Thur)
Presented by Sherry Barrett

Winning Presentations
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 29 & 30 (Tue-Wed)
Presented by Sherry Barrett

SEPTEMBER
Milestones Seminar
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 12 & 13 (Tue-Wed)
Presented by Debbie Noe

LHH is a proud sponsor for
World Business Forum
Radio City Music Hall
New York, NY
September 12-13
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Human Resources Consulting

At Career Resources Group (CRG), we know it is critical to understand the unique issues your organization faces before we recommend solutions. Once your needs are clearly understood and deliverables identified, we will offer targeted solutions that are specifically tailored to your needs. CRG's Human Resources Consulting services can help you build and/or maintain a strong human resources management foundation to support your organization's strategic plan and achieve your short- and long-term goals.

Our Human Resources Consultant, Debbie Noe, SPHR, provides flexible, professional support for assistance with one-time needs, as well as on-going collaboration for long-term projects. Whether you need help with a particular project, objective expertise in a specific area, or an extensive long-term program, CRG can help.

Our core services include:
  • Human Resource Audits
  • Employee Policy Development
  • Employee Handbook Development/Revision
  • Managerial Guidelines
  • Job Documentation and Analysis
  • Employee Relations Consultation
  • Performance Management
  • Training and Development
  • ADA Accommodations
  • Compensation Analysis
  • Compensation Program Design

Our goal is to add value by providing professional services designed to improve productivity, efficiency, communication, and compliance.

For more information, please contact Debbie Noe at 515-453-9590.

REMINDER: Sign up today for
Winning Presentations - Presented by Sherry Barrett
August 29 and 30
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Attend the course and learn how to ensure your success whenever you:

  • Recommend a strategy or decision
  • Sell a product, idea, or service
  • Identify a problem or communicate bad news
  • Share information and teach skills
Limited class size. Please call 515-453-9590 to reserve your seat.