putting the "human" back into "human resources"
Why Catawampus Consulting?
In the last ten years of my professional career, one theme has been consistent in every organization I have worked for: if the organization and the leadership within it do not build policies, strategies, and a workplace culture that supports the employees within it, then that organization will see turnover, low retention rates, decreased productivity, and overall low employee satisfaction rates. Leadership needs to be open to new ideas, open to change, and open to the concept of investing in your employees.
Catawampus Consulting was born out of a burning desire to challenge the status quo. I firmly believe that the most successful organizations are those that prioritize their people. After all, without the employees, where would your organization be?
CONSIDER THIS:
This is not just a financial burden, but also a loss of valuable talent and potential.
Investing in your employees is not just a choice, it's a necessity for the long-term success of your organization.
I have worked in three different newly created positions. The unique thing about working in a newly created position is that you have a list of desired outcomes the leadership would like to see from that position, but you are the one who has to figure out the tasks, duties, and responsibilities you need to have to achieve those outcomes. They do not know what you need to do to get there; you just need to get there.
One position I had involved evaluating retention and turnover within the organization and developing solutions to increase retention. When meeting with leadership, I explained to them that their policies are causing severe adverse impacts on the employees within the organization due to the different benefits, policies, and structures the contracts created for different job classifications within the organization. For this role to succeed, I asked them if they would be willing to work on rewriting policies to be more inclusive and develop equitable benefits for ALL employees so different classifications did not have different benefits.
I’m sure you can guess the outcome.
As an organization, you have the ability to develop policies, procedures, and strategies that create a people-first culture. If you are not willing to look within and make changes that can benefit your organization and your employees, then hiring someone to help you make changes within your organization will not benefit you.
When you start a small business, they tell you you need to have a 60-second elevator pitch to describe your business. Who is your ideal client? What services do you provide? What do people need to know about your business?
In pure Abbey style, I reject that suggestion. Because when I say I help small businesses with fractional HR support and the services I provide, that does not differentiate me from other consultant agencies.
What differentiates Catawampus Consulting from other HR support firms is that
I want to help you create a people-first workplace.
I want to help you build healthy and appropriate boundaries and relationships with your employees.
I want to help you design policies that encourage your employees, not constrain them.
I want to help you design the positions within your business and help you find the right person who will help your organization succeed.
I want to help you establish effective performance systems that coincide with your business strategies.
Because at the end of the day, I am here for YOUR success. My passion is helping YOU.
So, if you want someone who will give you a report, provide you with an invoice, and never follow up. Catawampus Consulting is not for you.
If you don’t want someone talking to your employees and digging deep into your business. Catawampus Consulting is not for you.
Catawampus Consulting was born out of the desire to challenge systems, build people-first policies, and help small businesses thrive. I am passionate about helping small businesses succeed. I am passionate about challenging systems that set us up to fail. I love change. I love systems automation. And I love learning. I crave education, hence my three degrees. If I do not know something, I will do a lot of research on it to better understand it.
I put my heart and soul into this, because YOU are my people. And I am investing in YOU.
So, if you want a co-pilot to help you get the plane in the air and on the right track so you can fly it. Then Catawampus Consulting IS for you.
I will deep dive into your business, work with your employees, understand the culture of your organization, what makes you tick, become someone you can call when you are stuck. If that is the kind of support you need, then Catawampus Consulting IS for you.
So as we reach the 228th floor, Catawampus Consulting, is not a one-size-fits all human resources consultancy. We are the ones you call when you are stuck in the maze and need someone to help to guide you out.
Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about my business. Now I want to learn about yours!
Abbey Lesniewski, Ph.D.
CEO and Employee Management Consultant
Catawampus Consulting
