Strategic Human Resources Consulting

Client: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

What We Did: JD White & Associates, Inc. reviewed ASCD’s career progression program, and developed a new approach that overcame concerns employees and management had about the former system. The project included securing input from employees and management as well as supervisory training on the new program.

What the Client Said: “JD White & Associates, Inc. conducted a comprehensive review of our current career progression program that turned out to be a more complex project than we originally thought. They did an excellent job listening to and working with all levels of staff to ensure that the new program would meet the needs of the organization. The new program integrates the important ingredients of a career progression program into a coherent and easily understandable approach. We are extremely pleased with the results.”

Deborah Hall, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer

Client: Biotechnology Industry Organization

What We Did: JD White & Associates, Inc. conducted a two part review that focused on: revising the organization’s compensation structure to ensure it was marketplace competitive; and developing a new performance evaluation system.

JD White & Associates, Inc. first conducted interviews and focus groups with management and staff to understand their perspectives and collect their recommendations for how both the compensation and performance evaluation programs could be improved. We then developed a new salary band structure and placed all employees in the appropriate band. Finally, we developed a new performance evaluation system that focused on: linking individual and organizational performance objectives; and stressing ongoing learning and professional development.

What the Client Said: “JD White & Associates, Inc. took an approach on this project that emphasized: securing the participation of management and staff; creating programs that were clear to employees and more efficient to administer; training managers so they would be able to answer questions from their staffs; and putting a structure in place that would support the organization for the long term. We feel we have developed a partnership with them that will serve us well as we continue to grow and as our Human Resources needs evolve.”

Lisa Murphy
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Client: Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

What We Did: JD White & Associates, Inc. conducted an organizational assessment focusing on three topics: determining whether the current organizational structure was appropriate; evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal processes of the organization; and assessing the degree to which the human resources programs of the organization were truly attracting and retaining top quality staff.

What The Client Said: "JD White & Associates, Inc. conducted a thorough and insightful analysis of a wide range of critical organizational issues. They engaged the staff in the process, presented a number of options for management to consider, and summarized their findings in a well-written and comprehensive final report. We have already adopted a number of their recommendations which will help guide the organization going forward at a time of intense change and growth."

Gerald. L. McKay
Brigadier General, USMC (Ret.)

Client: National Association of College and University Business Officers

What We Did: Conducted comprehensive job evaluation and pay study. Interviewed all employees and developed revised job descriptions. Conducted marketplace compensation and benefits analysis, and revised salary ranges. Presented results to employees and senior management, and conducted management training.

What the Client Said: "JD White & Associates helped us ensure our salary ranges and benefits program were externally competitive, and, just as importantly, that our job and pay program was internally equitable to all employees. They were also able to overcome some initial employee skepticism by conducting skillful interviews that made employees comfortable. This produced some candid and very helpful feedback."

What We Did: Conducted an all staff retreat to examine a number of key organizational and employee relations issues. Interviewed all employees and created a full day agenda of presentations, exercises and discussion.

What The Client Said: "JD White & Associates, Inc. conducted a retreat that far exceeded our expectations. The organization was facing a number of serious challenges that had taken its toll on employee morale. The retreat helped us better understand these challenges, discuss them openly, and develop concrete steps to constructively deal with them. The climate and performance of the organization has improved significantly since that time. Having this retreat was one of the best decisions we ever made!"

What We Did: Developed compensation strategy and principles, conducted custom compensation survey, developed new salary ranges, redesigned performance management system, and trained management staff.

What the Client Said: "JD White & Associates helped us revamp our entire compensation and performance management program. They secured employee input, conducted a competitive marketplace analysis, and helped us develop a more streamlined and user-friendly performance management system. As a result of their efforts, our program can more effectively support the achievement of our organizational objectives. Just as importantly, JD White & Associates, Inc. led us through a process of developing a compensation strategy based on sound compensation principles consistent with our organization's mission and values. These principles will serve as a platform for the future as we continually refine and improve our program."

What We Did: Provided project management assistance for the implementation of compensation changes as a result of policy and program updates. Worked as a project manager to establish and maintain schedule, identify and address key regulatory issues, develop communication to field personnel, and develop presentations and recommendations to senior management.

What the Client Said: "JD White & Associates played an important role in helping us identify key implementation challenges and keep the project on track for a timely completion. They provided a high level of project management assistance throughout the process. We plan to use their expertise in the future as ongoing compensation challenges arise."

What We Did: Developed descriptions of required competencies for key management positions and trained management on interviewing techniques. Reduced failure rate on management hires by a significant degree.

What the Client Said: "JD White & Associates, Inc. brought an innovative, custom approach, with no bureaucracy."

What We Did: Developed the company's first salary and incentive compensation program. Improved competitive position and created more structured compensation decision-making.

What the Client Said: "We have developed a productive partnership with JD White & Associates, Inc. that will help us refine our HR systems as we grow and our needs change."

What We Did: Interviewed employees to get their views on compensation and benefits program. Conducted marketplace analysis of programs and provided recommendations.

What the Client Said: "JD White & Associates conducted a results oriented review of our entire compensation plan. They involved employees in the process and provided insightful marketplace comparisons. We are now in a much better position to attract and retain key talent, increase productivity, and continue our financial success."

What We Did: Implemented new team based work approach to support evolving business strategy. Helped the organization produce higher quality products and reduce attrition to a significant degree.

What the Client Said: "JD White & Associates exceeded our expectations. Their work was very clear and very respectable."