Strategic HR guidance. Practical people solutions.
Practical HR, strategy and operations support for Ontario businesses and nonprofits.
People and operating decisions take time and judgment. Get experienced HR, strategy and operations support to work through the issue, set clear priorities and put practical solutions in place — without needing a full internal team.
Three ways to work together
Bring in the support you need, whether it’s an ongoing partnership, a decision to work through or a project to finish.
Fractional HR leadership
An experienced HR partner for leadership decisions, people priorities and follow-through, without adding a full-time role.
On-demand advice
Talk through a people issue, weigh your options and decide on a practical next step with experienced HR guidance.
Fixed-fee projects
Move a defined piece of work forward with agreed responsibilities, clear deliverables and a fee confirmed before work begins.
Make people operations easier to lead
Clear expectations, consistent processes and sound advice help leaders spend less time untangling people questions.
Fractional HR leadership
Turn business priorities into a practical people plan, with clear ownership and experienced support for leadership decisions.
Talent acquisition and onboarding
Build a more consistent hiring and onboarding process so managers know their role and new employees know what to expect.
Recruitment and onboarding workflows
Combine experienced recruiting judgment with clear process and handoffs so hiring stays consistent after the first search.
HR infrastructure
Put useful systems, templates and workflows in place so fewer people decisions depend on starting from scratch.
Process and systems improvement
Start with a practical pilot: identify one workflow that slows the team down, simplify it, and leave a clearer handoff behind.
Nonprofit strategy into action
Help boards and executive directors turn strategy into workable plans, clearer roles and funding-ready next steps — without adding a full internal team.
On-demand HR support
Work through day-to-day people questions with clear options, sound judgment and support for the next conversation.
Offboarding and transition
Plan respectful exits and role changes, with clear documentation, communication and handoffs.
Policy development
Give managers and employees clear expectations through policies shaped around your workplace and day-to-day practices.
Featured offer
Employee handbooks built for your workplace
Choose an employee guide, a custom handbook built from scratch, or a scoped review and rebuild. Packages start at $1,750 CAD.
- Employee Guide — starting at $1,750 CAD
- Custom Employee Handbook — starting at $2,500 CAD
- HR Compliance Review + Employee Handbook — starting at $3,500 CAD
Clarity for your team
Your workplace. Your people. Your voice.
Give employees a useful reference and managers a consistent starting point, with documentation that reflects your workplace.
Meet the POISE team
Led by Emily Isaak, RPR, POISE brings 15 years of HR and people leadership to Ontario businesses and nonprofits. Emily is joined by Sean Polden, Strategy & Operations Consultant, for practical plans, clearer workflows and useful technology.
Ready to talk about your HR needs?
Tell us what’s happening in your business and where you could use support. We’ll talk through the priorities and a sensible next step.