Available Memberships

HR Office Hours : Talent Optimization Foundation

You have a profitable and growing business and are looking to ensure you have all the appropriate HR practices in place. 

You are looking to build a culture that supports your core values while implementing HR systems and practices to reduce risk and increase productivity.  

As part of the HR Office hours, you will receive access to the Talent Optimization Foundation, in this portal, you'll find tools, training and weekly live sessions with seasoned and certified HR Professionals.

HR Support Course Sampler

At Elevated Talent Consulting, we have developed four unique HR professional development courses to help you navigate through the major functions of Human Resources from writing clear job descriptions to hiring the right person, all the way through reassessing and optimizing existing processes.

Join us for a free 4-week trial of our HIRE, INSPIRE, DESIGN, and ENGAGE Human Resource training courses.

Sign up today and get access to specially curated, expertly crafted content including webinars, podcasts, worksheets, and even LIVE virtual Office Hours with our team of experienced HR professionals.

Talent Optimization HIRE

Are you looking to create a proven process to hire the best people into each role in your organization based on what the job needs in order to align your business strategy to your business results?

The Talent Optimization Hire Consulting package may be right for your organization.  In a five month engagement you will build the hiring processes and functionality for your organization to hire the right people to the right roles.  This is the secret in aligning your business strategy to your business results. We are a hands on "Do It With You" consultancy that believes in transferring our knowledge into your organization so that you have a well trained staff long after we leave.  In this package you will receive the following throughout this process:

  • Identify your Employee Value Proposition
  • Complete Job Descriptions (5 included)
  • Create Job Assessments (2 included)
    • Including Calibration Meetings with key leadership team.
  • Create Job Ad's that attract the key people you are looking for. (5 included)
  • Create annual recruitment plan with key metrics.
  • Define and train interview teams.
    • Includes Skip Level Interviews
  • How to debrief the interview process with applicant scorecards.
  • Offer Letters (2 included)
  • Pre-boarding Program
  • Orientation Program
  • Onboarding Program
  • 1:1 Weekly Coaching session to problem solve and implement key stages on this process.

Talent Optimization INSPIRE

Inspire is a 4-month engagement that walks through with our clients specifically how managers inspire their team to greatness. This is specifically done through one-on-one conversations, coaching conversations and performance check-ins.

Outcomes of the TOP INSPIRE Program:

  • Increased employee retention
  • Leaders that "want to" inspire their team and have step by steps on their way of being as it impacts their team
  • The HR Leaders confidence in being the HR leader for their organization 

Outputs of the TOP INSPIRE Program:

  • Weekly lessons with implementation guides to put the learning into action to produce organizational results. 
  • Templates to implement that weekly output into your organization.
  • Weekly implementation calls with the ETC team and members of the INSPIRE cohort.
  • Access to ETC's weekly HR OFFICE HOURS. 

Talent Optimization DESIGN

Would you like to help empower your people to be their best selves while creating highly impactful work that drives your organization forward? DESIGN will show you how you can leverage individual strengths, build strong teams, and use the power of projects to excite and engage employees for the future.

Talent Optimization ENGAGE

Engagement. It's vital to the health of our organizations, but how do we know we have it? How can we diagnose where it's needed most, and how do we build it from the ground up? We'll uncover the answers to these questions and so much more as we dive into this 4-week course!

Career Goal Setting

Is your career fulfilling?

Do you know what the next steps are in your career as you create the work that you are meant to create?  

Learn what drives your needs in a job and work environment. In addition, you will learn how to ask for what you need through a clear list of "Must Haves" to never settle for a job again.

This is the start, or continuation, of your career and/or business!

HIRE Course - Employment Law 101: Key Laws to be Aware of

Yes, you have a requirement to know the law! Employment laws. For CEO’s and HR leaders, these are extremely important to know and abide by for your organization and employees. In this course we will learn all about the fundamental federal laws that govern HR compliance, employment laws in practice, and red flag scenarios to watch out for.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Audit & HR Infrastructure

Human resources is necessary for any organization to meet business results, drive strategy, and maintain compliance with laws and regulations. This vital part of your company is responsible for the hiring process, company culture, building relationships with employees, and everything in between. To put it simply – an efficient HR department helps your organization to thrive.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - People Strategy: Bridge Between the Business Strategy and Business Results

Whether you are a CEO or HR leader, we all want business results. In order to get those results, we need to find a way to align them with our business and people strategy. It is important that our employees are feeling motivated to hit performance targets and realizing their purpose in their organizations. With clearly defined strategic goals in your organization, you and your team will recognize their purpose, and work harder towards the business results.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Creating Your Organizational Culture By Design

When we say our organization has a strong culture, what do we mean by that? If you asked your employees, would they know? In this course, we will teach you how to develop a positive culture in your workplace. We’ll learn how to hire for the culture you want and create cultural interview questions that allow you to identify which candidates fit the needs of your team.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Defining the Role: Job Description

What do you look for when you are applying for a job? Job descriptions are some of the most important tools and roadmaps for candidates to gauge their capabilities with the role. They are also important from a structural and legal standpoint. That is why in this course, you will learn how to ensure your job descriptions exceed expectations and create helpful roadmaps for your candidates and employees.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Defining the Role: Job Assessment

What are job assessments and why do we use them? They are certainly not used to scare our people away, yet it’s our duty to make sure our business results are being met by the people we hire. The purpose of a job assessment is to ensure that we identify the needs of the role and that there is alignment between the needs of the person doing the job and the needs of the organization. How can we account for the wants and needs of all of these moving parts? With a job assessment of course!

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Creating Your Compensation Plans

It’s simple. Your employees work and they get compensation. But what about hourly, salary or commission employees? Do they all get paid the same? Maybe it isn’t so simple… A compensation plan is vital to support important components of your business. This will help establish the importance and impact compensation plans have on a business, and ensure the right people are involved in developing them.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Marketing for Recruitment: Creating the Employee Value Proposition

CEO’s always want the job done. But what is the job, and how do we find the right the person to get that job done? One of the most important aspects to building an efficient team is understanding who they are and how they work.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Annual Recruitment Plan

How do we consistently find and attract job hunters to our organization annually? Do not worry, we’ll tell you how! The answer is… an annual recruitment plan! This is extremely important to develop in your organization to align business strategy and hiring resources with long-term staffing needs.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Hiring: Policies and Practices

As an HR leader, ask yourself: “Is our hiring process equitable to all applicants?” “What don’t I know about our hiring process?” It is vital that we find an answer to these questions, as well as figuring out how to incorporate these practices into the organization.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Candidate Identification

A candidate is much more than their resume and cover letter. What do they bring to your organization and team? Do you truly know your candidate? It is extremely important that hiring managers understand who their candidate is on a deeper level than their previous work experience.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Search: Casting the Net

Why is it that candidates feel drawn to your organization? Could it be how you talk to them? Where you post your job openings? Or employee referrals? The answer is yes, to all of those. An expansive recruitment plan is crucial in finding a large amount of solid candidates to fit the role you want to fill.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Interview Process Setup

It’s here. Time to interview your candidate. Do you have all the right questions you want to ask them? Are you sure? To ensure that your interview process is efficient, this course is designed to give you everything you need to setup the perfect interview!

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Conduct the Interview

In order to get the most out of your interview with your candidate, you need to know how to properly conduct an interview. This is one of the most important components when making your hiring decisions and finally selecting the right candidate for the role.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Creating Impactful Offers

You have completed your hiring decision and selected the right candidate for your team and the role. Now, it is time to officially offer them the position in writing, or officially known as, the offer letter.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - New Hire Paperwork

Yes! You got the perfect candidate for the role you have been needing to fill. Now it is time for paperwork. This is an essential component to onboarding new hires into your company. If you are unsure about the correct paperwork to provide your new employee, do not worry, in this course we will look at the importance of new hire paperwork, how to create it, and how to implement it.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Pre-Boarding: That Time Between the Offer and First Day

What happens during the time between the offer and the employee’s first day of work? *Crickets* We’ll tell you exactly what happens, AND show you how to set up an efficient pre-boarding system.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - New Hire Orientation

How do we make our new employees comfortable with our team and organization? Orientation! This is one of the most important processes that introduces an employee to their workspace, team, and new role. This course will cover everything you need to create a successful orientation process!

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Employee Onboarding

How is your new hire fitting into your organization? How do we ensure that they are feeling comfortable and ready to be successful as they move forward with their job? These are the types of conversations we need to have with our employees to ensure that they have a successful onboarding experience. 

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

HIRE Course - Orientation Buddy Program: Increasing Retention by Design

As a new employee, we all enjoy having a buddy with us at work! Especially one who is experienced and can help us along the way. Which is why your organization needs to implement a new hire buddy program. This program pairs a new employee with an experienced staff member in the same department, starting from the first day, through day 90. In this course, we will be looking at how to create the most efficient buddy system for your new employees.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

INSPIRE Course - Power of Documentation

A great offense is the best defense. Documentation is great offense. Yet, why do we do such a poor job at it? We don’t know how to do it properly and it seems like

So.

Much.

Work.

Well – let’s simplify it in this course

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

INSPIRE Course - Succession Planning and Mentoring

How does your team grow? They grow in various ways AND as organizational leaders; we need to plan for their growth and the organizational needs. This is where formal succession planning and mentoring programs into play. Join us in this course as we discuss what they are and how the serve the organization and staff learning and growing into additional roles and responsibilities.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

INSPIRE Course - Discipline that Engages

Do you ever wonder why folks cannot do what they have been asked to do and agreed to do? Yet, as leaders we create the environment in what behaviors we allow and do not allow in our organizations. “Hard” conversations and accountability are key to ensuring that your organization and the people in it are performing. In this course we will chat about accountability, discipline and creating happy alumni.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

INSPIRE Course - Goal Setting

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” —Albert Einstein

In this course we will be setting organizational, department, team and individual goals.  We will dive into why goals need to cascade and the power of sharing goals with others!

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

INSPIRE Course - Manager Performance Conversations

“Research indicates that workers have three prime needs: Interesting work, recognition for doing a good job, and being let in on things that are going on in the company.”

Zig Ziglar

In this course we will start the annual performance process with the manager conversations. We will dive into the relationship between the manager and employee and how accountability and goal setting impact great performance.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

INSPIRE Course - Annual Performance Review

Annual Performance Reviews

Groan…

Forced feedback… telling you all the things you are doing wrong…

Surprises…

Ick.

Nope – Not today!

Today we will create the written performance review that allows staff to grow and you to see where you are at as a leader.

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

INSPIRE Course - Building Trust to Inspire

Building Trust to Inspire.

In this module, we will learn about how your behaviors and belief impact trust. For example:

Is trust given 

or 

Is Trust Earned

We will define the impacts of trust and how to build it within the organization.  

See you inside!

The Talent Optimization Courses are an excerpt from our 24-week cohort-based HIRE program as well as our 16-week cohort-based INSPIRE program. each course can be purchased individually and completed at your own pace. 

My Memberships Available Memberships
Sign In

Sign In Details

Forgot Password