Executive Summary Employee turnover continues to be one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing organizations across industries. While many organizations attempt to address turnover through increased recruiting activity, compensation adjustments, or isolated HR initiatives, these efforts often produce limited or short-term results because they fail to address the full range of contributing factors. […]
Getting Your Team Ready for the best 2026! Practical Steps to Set You and Your Team Up for Success.
Every new year brings with it the temptation to peer into a crystal ball and predict the challenges and successes ahead. We know there will be both. While we can’t actually glean anything useful from a crystal ball, one of the most effective things leaders can do is get back to basics. Strong leadership fundamentals, […]
Rethinking Onboarding: A Critical Investment in Employee Engagement and Retention
Onboarding is one of the most valuable opportunities an organization has to win the hearts and minds of new employees — but too often, it’s squandered. Instead of using this experience to connect with new employees, many companies overwhelm them with paperwork and a flood of information, missing the chance to make a meaningful first […]
October is Disabilities Awareness Month: A Time to Reflect and Act
Disabilities Awareness Month—three words that encompass much more than we often realize. When we hear the word “disability,” certain images may come to mind, shaped by our own perspective, or “lens.” However, disabilities can be both visible and invisible, and our lens may sometimes give us a skewed view. As HR and Talent Acquisition […]
“Empowering Women Leaders for a Thriving Future”
“ In today’s workforce, retention of high-performing female talent can be challenging. Here are some actionable steps organizations can take to support and retain women leaders: 1. Create leadership development programs tailored specifically for women. 2. Offer mentorship and sponsorship opportunities to help women navigate career growth. 3. Foster an inclusive culture where women’s contributions […]
Video Interview: Top 10 Tips
Top 10 Tips for Your Next Video Interview 1️⃣ Know Your Technology Test your camera, microphone, and internet connection. Do a trial run in your chosen location. Headsets can improve sound quality, and poor connection speeds may cause freezing. 2️⃣ Check Your Environment Control noise, lighting, and background distractions. Ensure children, pets, or household interruptions […]
Diversity Statement
Northwest Passage Consulting stands against injustice, racism, discrimination, and violence of any kind, including those against law enforcement. We stand against the destruction of property and violence directed at the hard-earned livelihood of others. At Northwest Passage Consulting, we have always worked endlessly to find the best candidate for every job opportunity we address. As […]
CCPA – It might affect you more than you might think.
CCPA – California Consumer Privacy Act that went into effect in January 2020 Originally, I wasn’t paying too much attention to the CCPA. I thought, I run a professional services firm located in the Pacific Northwest not all of my business in California and I don’t really work with consumers, this doesn’t really apply to […]
Important: New overtime rules are now in effect.
The new overtime laws go into effect now that it is 2020. Here is the basics of the law and a link for more information. U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime […]
Our Top 13 Resume Tips
Resume Guidelines: What Works, What Doesn’t Getting advice about resumes can be overwhelming — ask 10 recruiters, and you’ll get 10 different answers. While I’m not a professional resume writer, there are some guidelines that apply across most industries and career levels: 1. Your Resume Represents You You know your experience better than anyone else. […]