Empower Human Resources
The path to positive employee relations and superior performance
The human resources and employee relations functions
of any organization are essential to positive
employee relationships that create an environment
which encourages, rather than undermines
a union free workplace preference.
Just as an effective labor relations function is necessary
to ensure that a labor relationship is effectively
managed under proper contract administration
guidelines and practices, so also must
human resources and employee relations
provide the same policy, program,
and practice oversight in order
to ensure that positive employee
relations are effectively managed.
Even in a unionized organization, effective human resources and employee relations functions are necessary to maintain a high quality of employee relationships. Quite simply, employees and management must develop a trust in human resources and employee relations. Trust can only develop when core values of fair and respectful treatment, consistency, and compliance with all procedures, regulations, policies, and practices represent the standards by which the entire organization operates.
HR Programs, Policies and Procedures
HR policies and procedures can quickly become dated in this time of changing federal, state and local regulations. The Mickus Group consultants regularly work with clients to review policies and procedures and to assist in updating those programs consistent with sound personnel principles and always with the unique operating culture of the client in mind. Based on many years of experience and on-going research, The Mickus Group compares a client’s HR policies and procedures to the “best practices” in policies, procedures, programs and practices of other organizations to provide each client with recommendations and suggestions that will significantly contribute to positive employee relations.
Work Force and Management Studies for Mergers and Acquisitions
Companies considering an acquisition or merger must focus on understanding the human relations characteristics of their potential partner. Human conflict is one of the most frequent causes of merger/acquisition difficulties. The Mickus Group offers a due diligence assessment and evaluation of the existing organization’s labor and employee relations climate, its workforce composition and the cost implications of merging existing pay and benefit plans.
New Facility Placement and Start-up Assistance
The Mickus Group assists clients seeking to locate and open new facilities by helping to establish an effective Human Resource Management Program. These services typically include: assistance in selecting the new location, development of employee procedures, pay programs, employee relations policies, the establishment of employee and supervisory orientation and training programs, and implementation assistance.
Workforce Reductions
The need for temporary or permanent reductions in the workforce or worked hours can occur in any organization. Mickus Group professionals assist clients faced with such needs in the planning, development and implementation of programs that minimize negative employee relations outcomes. Moreover, Mickus Group professionals are sensitive to the disruption in employee lives that results from such change and the consultants help to establish programs that are supportive of employees who are involved in the process.
Temporary Human Resource Oversight and Consultation
Many times an organization is either too small to support a full-time HR professional, desires someone to be available to provide periodic oversight or a review and audit of HR functions, provide consultation with leadership on critical HR related decisions, or requires readily available HR consultation during temporary HR management vacancies. For these situations, The Mickus Group is able to provide the client with active professional expertise to help establish, enhance, or maintain positive employee relations and other human resources programs. A full range of services are available including: temporarily consulting with leadership during recruitment for HR management positions, developing human resource policies or pay systems, developing or updating employee handbooks, representing clients at unemployment compensation hearings, grievance or arbitration assistance, and many other functions. The key is that the client benefits from Mickus Group experience by securing only those services that are needed, when they are needed.
Contact Us — Toll Free: 800.827.7130
847.948.7130 – Corporate Office 630.750.0224 - Frank Merrick Cell 480.734.5132 - Tom Grimes Cell
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The Mickus Group Corporate Office — 4320 Winfield Road, Suite 200 — Warrenville, IL 60555
Western Regional Office — Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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