CAPABILITIES
Steve Kane’s expertise in each major human resources discipline makes him uniquely qualified in devising operational strategies which align with HR and management practices of the enterprise. This ability to integrate the disciplines is important to ensure a seamless solution to a problem. His expertise in related areas is also of significant benefit. For example, as the law continues to challenge, his background as a general counsel will help you avoid legal pitfalls.

SERVICE FOR LARGE EMPLOYERS
Many firms have needs to reassess the success of one of their key human resources strategies and design a new one. The temptation is to hire a consultant who specializes in one area. Often the results are a top notch product which is completely at odds with the ongoing human resources efforts. Misalignment and poor fit with the other corporate strategies are the most significant challenges for HR organizations today.

Steve Kane’s 25 years in fortune 50 companies and start up businesses, coupled with very deep technical expertise in every HR discipline, will prevent firms from implementing one more process/approach which conflicts with other corporate initiatives and strategies.

SERVICES FOR EMERGING FIRMS
Human Resources Expert has extensive experience in identifying the challenging human resources priorities for smaller enterprises as they grow and succeed. This allows a firm to escalate their net worth without stumbling over workforce issues.

Human Resources Expert brings significant knowledge in specialized HR fields including total compensation, succession planning, executive search, training and leadership development, employment law, performance management, employee opinion surveys and work/life. Steve has in-depth knowledge of the strengths of numerous service providers in each of these fields. As such, if additional resources are necessary, he is able to help his clients select the best providers to implement the strategies he develops with them through Kane Partners.

By using the right external resources at the right time to address the right needs, your company’s investment will produce maximum results.

DO YOU NEED PART OF AN HR EXECUTIVES TIME?
Much of what HR does is transactional in nature. It is inefficient and very costly to your company to hire a senior HR executive to spend most of the month on administrative matters. Instead, we suggest employing a good operational human resources consultant as your advisor on transformational human resources/cultural/workforce issues.

HOW CAN YOU ENSURE AN OBJECTIVE VIEWPOINT?
Sometimes the most compelling need of a leader is to gain an objective viewpoint. That is particularly true when it comes to people issues. No matter how competent inside professionals are. They may be regarded as too close to a situation to guarantee objectivity.

Widely respected for his candor, Steve Kane can be your confidential sounding board with complete confidentiality.