Employee Relations

The centerpiece of positive employee relations is communication and feedback.

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The centerpiece of positive employee relations is communication and feedback. Working on boosting or maintaining employee morale, increasing engagement, and ensuring respectful interpersonal relationships is key to successful employee relations. A great relationship between the business and employees helps you find and retain top talent, so your business can thrive.

Mediation

Conflict resolution is an essential part of your HR partnership. Working as an unbiased and neutral third party we can help to mediate interpersonal problems between employees, or problems between an employee and the organization. Ensuring that this process is done legally protects the business and helps us to resolve problems and get everyone on the same page.

When problems arise it’s important to act quickly and maintain a professional standard. Utilizing an HR expert helps to regulate the stress that can arise from conflict in the workplace. With a neutral HR expert to mediate, we are able to help your company solve these conflicts.

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Workplace Investigations

An integral part of any successful firm is maintaining an employee-employer relationship that contributes towards employee productivity and morale. HR NOLA will assist your organization in managing different types of issues that may adversely impact this outcome; ensure workplace issues are handled effectively and in a compliant manner.

When an investigation is necessary, it’s critical to use a neutral third party to hear employee complaints. Using our team of HR professionals, your employees are more likely to share their true thoughts and feelings. This allows us to gather as much information as possible to help you resolve conflicts.

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Employee & Labor Relations

A healthy and respectful work environment means your employees can be productive. Building a company culture that centers a positive employee and employer relationship is key to ensuring a successful workplace. We help our clients to build this critical relationship through policies, training, and team building exercises.

We pride ourselves on using science-backed techniques to improve employee relations, not just cheesy team building exercises. With our training your whole team will have a better work experience which leads to better results for your business.

Performance Coaching

Most successful businesses share a common attribute: talented employees working together to achieve goals. HR NOLA can help you develop a performance coaching system that rewards top performers, reinforces positive behaviors, and measures the execution of strategic objectives.

Our goal is to make your employees happy, productive, and ultimately increase your bottom line. Through targeted performance coaching we’re able to take your top talent to the next level.

“Thank you Amy! I must tell you – I am so appreciative to your team for helping me get this job. I have never been happier in a role. This team is AMAZING!”

– Andrea Ramsel, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Landis HR Manager

You have an exemplary HR professional (and lovely human being) in Ken. We are lucky to have him and HR NOLA as a resource.

– Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Choosing HR Nola to assist us with our HR Manager search was a great decision. Their team of professionals took the time to understand our needs, culture and vision, and presented us with well-qualified and experienced candidates who were an excellent fit for the role. They were very professional and their expertise was exceptional throughout the entire recruitment process. Thanks to their help, we were able to make a critical hire for our organization. I highly recommend HR Nola to any organization in need of talent acquisition.

– Son of a Saint

I really enjoyed going through each person’s PI and getting to hear more about personal reflections on results. I enjoyed learning that this is the only index that people can basically hire off of, so I think that proves it’s a powerful tool in understanding how you function and where your strengths lies.

– Tales of the Cocktail: PI Workshop

“These folks came into the building, performed an audit of HR needs, reported findings both good and bad, made recommendations to management which we followed and virtually eliminated our employee issues in months.”

– Anonymous

“Our service team is very communicative, proactive, and professional. We are very pleased with the relationship.”

– Anonymous

“Danielle and her team have been great to work with.”

– Anonymous

“I believe HRNOLA is an excellent firm. Jacob Dufour is an asset to his company and is current on employment law that affects the workplace in 2023. He is an intelligent and knowledgeable HR professional and provides excellent guidance and suggestions for me and my organization.”

– Anonymous

Laura Mellem, Port of New Orleans Chief of Staff

“The Executive Alignment Workshop series at HR NOLA was just what our leadership team at the Port of New Orleans was looking for. Through excellent facilitation during a two-day period, we were able to dive into our individual work styles as well as how best to align as a team in order to execute our top priorities of ensuring the future of Louisiana’s trade-based economy and leading as an Employer of Choice.”

– Laura Mellem, Port of New Orleans Chief of Staff

“The Respect in the Workplace Training provided by HR NOLA was well organized and covered a wide variety of topics. I appreciated that the information wasn’t dated and had a localized focus”.

– Manager Aunt Sally’s Pralines

“I wanted to express my appreciation. The staff at HR NOLA is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of Human Resource Management and compliance. We are comfortable knowing they truly are a partner and care about the success and longevity of our business. May you continue to grow your company and help small businesses grow, in compliance, of course. ”

– Rick Gratia, Co-Owner Muriel’s Jackson Square

“This was one of the best hiring processes I have ever been a part of! The work HR NOLA completed for our organization was expansive but also extremely efficient for the time period it was completed. Within 8 months Amy and HR NOLA managed to conduct an audit, implement an annual training program and provide focus to our organization, and helped us retain two key employees on our Sr.  Management Team, including our Human Resources Director.  The work that HR NOLA conducted for us was invaluable.”

– James Thomas, CEO Thomas Pump

“As a leader of sales teams that relies on outside help, highly recommending Amy and her team to lead all HR and Talent Recruitment efforts is a testament to the quality of work HR NOLA provides. My endorsement suggests that HR NOLA is highly effective at identifying and attracting top talent to organizations, and their on-boarding process is likely efficient and thorough.”

– Brian Smith, Chief Sales Officer Spirited Cocktails Corp

“As a small business, we are grateful to utilize the expertise and experience of HR NOLA, which allows us to focus on our strengths as a business while still maintaining a strong HR function for our employees.”

– Green Coast Enterprises

“By virtue of Chris Freeman’s grace and impeccable follow-through, HR NOLA has become a member of our Greater Preservation Hall Family.”

– Preservation Hall

“Very responsive and great at coaching our internal HR professional!”

– Susco Solutions

“HR NOLA has been a tremendous resource for our firm.”

– Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects

“HR NOLA has been amazing with our HR needs! The knowledge and expertise they bring make our company confident in the decisions we make, and we are thankful to have them!”

– Children’s International, LLC

“HR NOLA has helped me refine my staff, incoming and outgoing. They’re a great resource, and knowledgeable. They’re always available for me and any HR issue or emergency I have! THANK YOU, HR NOLA!”

– Kim Starr Wise Kim Starr Wise LLC

“Working with Jake has been a wonderful experience. As knowledgeable as we HR professionals think we are, it is awesome to have another professional to brainstorm with. He has been instrumental in getting our culture where it is today!”

– Amy Fulcher Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center

“We have worked for a number of years with HR NOLA. The owners and staff are very professional and knowledgeable experts. They are able to customize their service tailored to our needs and have been available on a moment’s notice when the HR fires are burning bright. The folks at HR NOLA are not just contractors, they are partners that understand our culture and business, and we are happy to have them on our team.”

– Tim Hemphill, LSU Health Foundation, New Orleans

“HR NOLA has been a Godsend to our organization. As a new CEO, I’ve been able to really concentrate on some high-level priorities because of the support and guidance from HR NOLA.”

– Angel Nelson Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana

“My experience in working with HR NOLA was very much a positive one. Their professionalism and candor during the HR Audit was refreshing and I would welcome the opportunity to work with them again.”

– WILL DONALDSON, CO-FOUNDER & CEO ST. ROCH MARKET

“When we found our company rapidly expanding in the Summer of 2017, we began to scramble for answers to questions and issues that arise with a growing workforce.  Luckily, we found our solution and a wealth of knowledge and resources from Amy Bakay and the entire HR NOLA team.  The support they continue to provide has allowed for us to implement essential human resource functions including harassment trainings, an annual review process, and a full compensation analysis to best support and mentor our employees professionally.  The ability to have HR NOLA as a sounding board in which we are confident, has allowed us to focus our limited resources on developing a positive work environment and stay on the right side of the law.  We are grateful to be able to partner with such a knowledgeable consultant who is always available when we need them.”

– LOGAN LANDRY, CEO SIGORA SOLAR

How We Work

1Discover

Need HR guidance but don’t know where to start? We’re here for you. We’ll start with a 30 minute exploratory session where we can discover where your team needs HR support.

2Assess

Next, we assess your people and business needs and recommend a customized course of action that aligns with your goals and your budget.

3Action

With a solid understanding of your organization’s unique needs, we put our HR strategies into action. We will work directly with you to execute your plans and make your teams happier and more productive.

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Culture

One of the best ways to attract and retain top talent is by creating a company culture that is aligned with your values and business goals. Together we can build employee engagement, train your management, and establish a culture of respect.

Compliance

From HR Audits to workforce planning we ensure that your team is set up for success while protecting your business from costly fines and legal battles. Helping you stay compliant with federal and state regulations is what we do best.

Talent

Your employees are your biggest asset. We help you find, hire, and inspire the best person for the job. Our sophisticated HR software and experienced recruitment experts assist you in building a team that can achieve your business goals.

HR NOLA brings together the best minds in HR to support your business. Our collaborative team provides impactful HR solutions that your employees need to grow and thrive.

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