Human Capital Strategy Consulting & Software

Human Resources Workplace Culture Talent Management Human Capital Software

About Us

Cockerham & Associates, established in 2005, is a consulting firm specializing in Human Resources, Workplace Inclusion, and Talent Management strategy development and implementation. We help organizations develop and implement employee-led teams and councils. Our subsidiary, Stratus TMS, Inc., specializes in software applications that complement the consulting platform. We understand the importance of having effective processes and tools in driving successful strategic initiatives. Our strategy development process and software are designed to empower organizations to optimize their workplace talent and engagement strategies. With nearly two decades of experience in Talent Management and Workplace Engagement consulting, Cockerham & Associates combines its industry knowledge with proven processes and technology to create innovative solutions for its clients.

Our Services

We assist clients in crafting strategies with clear success criteria that seamlessly integrate with other business processes. Leveraging our expertise in Human Capital, Operations, and Workplace Engagement from Fortune 500 companies, we ensure that culture change is woven into your organizational strategy roadmap. With both short and long-term objectives, metrics, and actionable plans, you are set up for success every step of the way. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Strategy Development

Whether its Talent Management, Workplace Inclusion or another type of strategy, we utilize the same proven process for strategy development. Our assessment and strategy development approaches engage key stakeholders and include a monitoring process that informs the organization of its strategy implementation progress. Our team will:
  • Conduct Leadership Interviews and Employee Focus Groups
  • Perform a Workforce Analysis
  • Benchmark with External Organizations and Research Best Practices
  • Facilitate Strategy Development Working Sessions
  • Develop Objectives, SMART Goals, Strategic Drivers, Metrics, and Action Plans
  • Provide Strategy Implementation and Change Management Support
  • Implement a Process for Quarterly and Annual Updates
  • Generate Scorecards and Reports for Reviews and Monitoring

Talent Management

Our objective is to help organizations define and put processes in place that identify top talent, align talent with business needs, and develop and retain critical skills for the organization. Our consultancy in this area includes customized processes that address these key components of a talent management system.
  • Assessing Organization Capability and Future Need
  • Identifying Top Talent across Multiple Functions
  • Assessing Individual and Aggregate Gaps for the Pool of Top Talent
  • Developing SMART Goals, Strategic Drivers, Metrics, and Action Plans
  • Monitoring Individual and Organizational Progress
  • Addressing the Organization Culture Relative to Talent Management
  • Identifying, Developing, Rewarding, and Retaining Great Talent
  • Assessing the Return on Investment Related to Talent Management

Building a Positive Culture

Building a positive culture can profoundly transform an organization by fostering an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and aligned with the company's mission. No matter how well defined an organization's strategy might be, it will not succeed if the culture does not support it. While the strategy provides the roadmap for achieving organizational goals, culture is the driving force that determines whether the strategy will be successfully implemented. Ensuring that the culture aligns with and supports the strategy is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Benefits
  • Improved Organizational Performance
  • Enhanced Innovation
  • Better Employee Engagement
  • Improved Attraction and Retention of Talent
  • Greater Customer Satisfaction
  • More Organization Agility and Adaptability
  • Alignment with Strategic Goals
Our Approach
  • Assess Organization Readiness
  • Build the Case for Change
  • Establish the Guiding Coalition
  • Define Vision
  • Address Barriers to Change
  • Engage the Organization
  • Develop a Detail Change Strategy
  • Measure and Report Progress
  • Anchor the New Culture

Employee Led Teams

Employee Led Teams (ELTs) are essential for long-term engagement and organization commitment. For nearly 20 years, we have helped organizations across the U.S. establish, roll out and manage Employee-led Teams that are dedicated to helping the organization achieve its business and workforce objectives. Following an assessment to determine the organization's appetite for ELTs, Cockerham & Associates prepares a complete Operating Tool that details all operating standards from beginning to end. ELT leaders and executive sponsors are trained to be supportive and provide strategic alliance with company objectives. As a category ELTs may be called Employee Resource Groups, Business Resource Groups, Employee Councils, Employee Networks, etc. As organizations broaden the use of ELTs, the following are likely areas of focus:
  • Innovation
  • Product Development
  • Quality Improvement
  • Culture Improvement
  • Productivity
  • Safety
  • Community Engagement

Human Resources Function Transformation

Human Resources (HR) Organization Transformation is a comprehensive process aimed at evolving the HR function to better align with business goals and enhance overall efficiency and employee engagement. Our founder leverages his expertise leading large-scale organization transformation, building HR functions, and leading HR transformation in multiple organizations to guide this service. A reliable HR Transformation process will help answer the following questions:
  • What is the level of strategic alignment of HR with the overall business strategy?
  • How well-positioned is HR to support the organization's talent? acquisition, retention, and development goals?
  • Does HR have the strength of leadership and the ability to drive transformation?
  • Does the HR Operating Model have the ability to deliver efficient and effective services?
  • Is there an opportunity to integrate technology into the HR delivery model to streamline processes and improve data accuracy?
  • What impact will an HR transformation have on the employee experience and the building of a positive work environment?