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In a recent episode of the HR business marketing podcast, A Better HR Business show, Ben spoke with Christian Hicks, owner and founder of Targeted HR Consulting, about the HR challenges faced by construction and manufacturing companies.

Christian Hicks brings extensive expertise to Targeted HR Consulting, with PHR, SHRM-CP, and MBA credentials. He began his career in education and nonprofit leadership, where he developed his skills in designing HR systems that align with business objectives and drive growth.

Over the years, Christian has led the development and implementation of company-wide ATS and HRIS systems. He also played a key role in expanding an HR department during a significant growth phase, increasing the workforce from 180 to 300 employees while boosting revenue from $49M to $75M. His strategic improvements in recruitment, training, and retention efforts resulted in a 28.8% increase in employee diversity and an 8% reduction in turnover.

Christian’s proactive approach to HR helps companies adapt and thrive, whether they are experiencing growth, navigating downturns, or adjusting to shifting regulations.

Targeted HR Consulting is transforming HR management for industries like construction and manufacturing by tackling critical issues such as workforce retention and hiring shortages. The firm offers fractional HR services to smaller companies that cannot sustain a full HR department. With an in-depth understanding of the current market dynamics, Christian and his team focus on solving complex challenges such as supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages.

In particular, Christian has made it a priority to integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in industries like steel, helping companies attract and retain qualified, diverse talent. Through strategic HR consulting, Targeted HR not only helps businesses navigate economic uncertainties but also fosters inclusive work environments and develops innovative solutions to improve talent acquisition and retention.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Christian and Ben talked about:

In a recent episode of the HR business marketing podcast, A Better HR Business show,  Ben spoke with Alice Ferretti, an accomplished HR business owner based in Washington, DC, and the founder of HumansR.

Alice shares her journey of growing an HR consulting firm that specializes in helping small businesses manage their HR needs, from recruitment to employee retention. She discusses the importance of setting up HR processes to ensure employee satisfaction, and how consulting expertise can assist businesses in dealing with complex people-related challenges.

Alice Ferretti is an experienced HR leader with extensive experience guiding organizations through every stage of the employee life cycle.

From recruitment and onboarding to payroll setup and benefits management, Alice excels in optimizing HR functions to support business growth and enhance employee satisfaction.

As the Global Head of People and Culture, she played a pivotal role in scaling a company from 50 to 480 employees across 30+ countries, establishing a world-class People function and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

With a strong background in both non-profit and for-profit sectors, Alice is known for her data-driven approach, strategic problem-solving, and commitment to driving high employee retention and organizational success.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Alice and Ben talked about: