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HR Next

Develop a talent strategy that will take your HR tactics to the next level

HR Next empowers business leaders with no-cost consulting, data-informed tactics, and strategies to solve workforce challenges and improve overall business health.

This group-learning opportunity is designed to support established regional and midsize companies with custom HR consulting and support. This opportunity is part of the Elevate Hennepin CEO Growth Series.

A strategic plan to solve talent challenges

Over eight months, participating companies will explore their workforce challenges, receive personalized one-on-one consulting for leaders and key staff, receive customized data and insights, and work through a proven curriculum with peers. Participants will also gain access to the Material HR platform and receive a DISC Assessment to better understand their leadership style.

This opportunity will guide business leaders as they improve their company’s:

  • Hiring and recruiting strategies
  • Talent retention efforts
  • Workplace culture approach

Participants who complete the program will walk away with a community of peer business leaders, a workbook for continued cultural growth, and a 3-year recruitment and retention plan for their business.

Eligibility

To join HR Next, businesses must:

  • Be an established business facing talent challenges
  • Be located in Hennepin County
  • Employ between 10 and 80 people
  • Report $1 million or more in annual revenue
  • Have a desire to improve company culture

Participating companies must also have time capacity and commitment from leadership to dedicate staff time and focus over the next year.

More about this program

HR Next represents a public-private partnership between Hennepin County's business-support ecosystem, Elevate Hennepin, and human resources consultant Simon & Associates which facilitates the curriculum.

Applications

Applications for the next group of HR Next will open soon and will be available on this page. 

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