Human Resources Consulting
Empower your organization to thrive. We help HR leaders transform disruption into competitive advantage.
HR leaders are being asked to do more than ever before. Are you ready?
Employee resistance to evolving remote, hybrid, or in-office work models
Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in a competitive marketplace
Implementing new HR technology or driving digital transformation
Building a resilient company culture in a complicated political and social environment
Employee disengagement or retention issues
Aligning talent strategy with overarching business objectives
Modern HR teams face unprecedented complexity. Are you facing any of these challenges?
We partner with Human Resources teams create adaptable workplaces where talent thrives. Because when HR reaches its full potential, your business can adapt and grow through any disruption that comes its way.
We help you get there by specializing in:
How We Can Help
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We develop forward-thinking HR strategies, including talent strategy, workforce planning, and change management specifically for HR initiatives.
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We help you select, implement, and optimize Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), talent management systems, and other technology—including where and how to leverage AI for HR efficiency and insights.
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We take an agile approach to organizational design, providing expert support for organizational restructuring, M&A integration, and leadership training that enhances performance and collaboration.
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Our customized, interactive training and coaching programs build capabilities within leaders to manage change, increase team engagement, collaborate effectively with AI agents, and drive performance.
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We help you enhance employee engagement and well-being through integrated communications, targeted trainings, and AI-enabled culture building tools, creating a positive, productive workplace.
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We help you build a productive, flexible work environment, no matter if your teams are distributed or in-person.
The Impact You Can Expect
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Enhanced talent acquisition and retention strategies
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Streamlined HR operations and increased efficiency
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A more engaged, productive, and adaptable workforce
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Stronger leadership capabilities and organizational alignment
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Data-driven HR insights that inform strategic business decisions
Proven HR Impact: Client Case Studies
Discover how we've helped mid-to-large organizations in diverse sectors optimize their HR functions and achieve significant business growth.
White Paper | Making Hybrid Work: The 4 Ps of Effective Employee Experience
18 Coffees regularly consults with teams implementing or iterating on a hybrid work model. Combining our client work with industry research and first-hand experience, we’ve discovered four key categories where leaders can augment their hybrid work environments for organizational success.
Beyond Engagement: Why “Mattering” is the Missing Link in Workplace Wellbeing
Traditional engagement programs alone aren’t solving employee burnout and disengagement. This post reveals why “mattering” — ensuring people know they’re valued and significant — is critical for driving meaningful workplace wellbeing and offers practical ways leaders can make a difference.
Forbes | 16 Ways Internal Comms Pros Can Address Employee Burnout Head-On
According to co-founder Caleb Gardner, workers don't understand the purpose of their companies or why their jobs matter. Internal comms pros can connect those dots for them, guiding leadership to be accountable to employees for creating meaning in their work—and to normalize vulnerable conversations about mental health.
