In small and closely-held business the elements that produce success initially are often less effective as the business grows.  For continued success, the CEO must take on a new role and delegate key responsibilities to the right individuals.  Identifying those roles, and recruiting  the right people, is a complex challenge.  Left unaddressed, these issues can negatively impact the business and its bottom line.

Our services are designed to meet the specific needs of your business when and where you need them. As your company grows and changes, we address both the organizational issues as well as the “human” elements that can impact your success.  Our first step is to participate in strategic goal-setting and owner coaching to determine the CEO’s highest and best use.  From there, we offer a broad range of consultative and other services including:

• Organizational realignment to improve efficiency, reduce overhead and streamline processes;
• Consultative recruitment to identify and recruit pivotal employees;
• Customized management retreats and seminars to support your new organization and to reach new goals;
• Retention services to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, develop training programs and materials, review compensation and benefit programs, and offer solutions to conflict and discipline issues.
• Compliance review and training in proper compliance and conduct processes.
• Termination support offering counseling, proper documentation, and compliance with state and federal laws.

In addition to the traditional hiring, coaching and counseling services we provide, we also have services and processes which can result in significant paradigm transformations in your company’s leadership, management and culture. These paradigm transformations can result in the following benefits:

• Improved communication
• More effective leadership and management
• Lower turnover
• Improved profitability
• Increased revenues
• Organizational alignment toward mission and goals

Many business owners agree that finding the right person for a specific job is a time-consuming and high-risk challenge.  We can help.  At Haggett Longobardi, we develop comprehensive job descriptions and identify candidates who offer the education, skills and personal attributes necessary for success.  Our support is comprehensive:  we develop compensation plans, identify new candidates, check references, recommend candidates, develop offer and rejection letters, negotiate compensation, follow up with new hires, and develop necessary training materials and employee manuals.

For more information about how our Business Growth Advisors can assist you, contact Charley Smith, CPA at 860-633-3000, or email: cmsmith@jhcohn.com

Charles M. Smith, CPA, CPC, SPHR Director, Business Growth Advisors  As Director of  Haggett Longobardi’s team of Business Growth Advisors, Charley offers a broad range of business management and human resource experience in addition to Certified Public Accounting expertise. He has been involved in the management of small to mid-sized businesses for more than 25 years, and has held positions in Fortune 500 and large international accounting organizations.  In addition to his public accounting experience, his previous positions have included internal and external audit and senior positions in personnel, accounting, marketing and general business management. Education: Bentley College 1978, BS Accounting Presidential Award for Academic Excellence Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 1981 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1998, MBA Marketing/Finance  Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) 1998 Professional and Community Affiliations: MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors; Chairman, Small Business Council Capital Workforce Partner) Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce (Past President) National Association of Personnel Services Connecticut Association of Personnel Services Society for Human Resources Management, Consultants’ Forum Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants First Church, Glastonbury (Capital Campaign Executive Committee; Moderator; Board of Trustees Endowment Committee; Budget Committee, Church School Teacher Town of Glastonbury (Property and Land Use Planning Committee; Chief of Police Selection Committee)