GBC

Small and mid-sized organizations that need human resources expertise only part of the time are the clients of GBC. The firm is a partnership of HR consultants, and it has provided human resources solutions since 2004, either as a complete HR function or alongside an internal team. Its clients span financial services, credit unions, technology, real estate and property management, not-for-profits, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.

Compensation, rewards and pay equity

Compensation and total rewards work covers pay structures, job evaluation and pay equity. The work is offered to employers across the industries the firm serves, and it sits alongside the firm's other HR practices.

Strategy, design and HR program implementation

GBC helps organizations plan HR initiatives and design the programs and practices that carry them out, with an emphasis on putting them into effect quickly and well. It customizes each engagement to the client's needs and budget, whether that means occasional advice or ongoing expertise to complement an existing HR team.

Day-to-day support, delivered virtually or onsite

Customized day-to-day HR support can be delivered virtually or onsite, depending on what the client needs. Employee relations work covers workplace issues, and coaching is offered to managers and staff. The firm also writes HR policies and advises on employment law, so that a client's rules match its legal obligations.

An approach built on the client's own needs

The firm states that it does not use off-the-shelf practices, policies or buzzwords. Instead it identifies what each organization really needs, on the basis that effective HR management has to fit the client's unique culture and objectives. It wants to form long-term partnerships and to understand each client's industry before recommending anything.