Solutions

Three ways to engage.
One standard of excellence.

Most clients begin with an Assessment + Sprint to understand a defined issue and move the priority forward. When the work requires a larger build, deeper implementation, or multiple phases, the engagement expands into a Project. Clients may enter at any stage.

The Client Journey

Start where the business needs support.

Not every client moves through every stage. But most do. Each engagement creates the conditions for the next.

01
Assessment + Sprint
Get clear. Move forward.
A short, focused engagement that assesses a defined business or people issue, identifies what matters most, and moves the priority forward.
02
Projects and Programs
Build what is needed
Defined scope. Designed and delivered finished. We build the systems and infrastructure the business needs and stand behind the result.
03
Fractional
Fractional HR at the table
Ongoing executive HR leadership at the right level for where the business is today. The Fractional CHRO remains our lead offer within Fractional HR.

Clients may enter at any stage. Many begin with an Assessment + Sprint and expand into a Project when the work requires more time or implementation.

01
Assessment + Sprint

Clarity and focused action.

Typical timeline: 2 to 4 weeks

Some leaders know something is not working but need help seeing the full picture. Others understand the priority but need focused support moving it forward.

An Assessment + Sprint combines both. Empact assesses the issue, identifies the risks and priorities, and uses the sprint portion of the engagement to create focused movement. The result is a clear understanding of what is happening, what should happen next, and how the business can move forward.

Some engagements are complete within the sprint window. When the work requires a larger build, deeper implementation, or multiple connected deliverables, the engagement expands into a Project.

Human Capital Assessment full people function diagnostic
People Infrastructure Review what is built, what is missing, what needs attention
HR Risk and Compliance Review exposure identification and prioritization
Leadership and Manager Effectiveness Review consistency, capability, alignment
Organizational Readiness Assessment before growth, a transaction, or a change

A focused starting point

For a defined issue that needs to be understood, prioritized, and moved forward without beginning with a long engagement. A good fit for first-time clients and for organizations that want clarity before committing to a larger build.

What the engagement delivers

Clear findings, prioritized recommendations, a practical roadmap, and focused progress on the issue being addressed. Every engagement includes a debrief with Kareem Davis directly.

When it becomes a Project

If the work requires multiple phases, broader implementation, more stakeholders, or several connected deliverables, Empact scopes the next stage as a Project. Some Assessment + Sprint engagements are complete on their own.

02
Projects and Programs

Built and delivered finished.

Typical timeline: 6 to 12 weeks or longer

Projects and Programs are designed for broader priorities that require more time, depth, coordination, and implementation. Some begin after an Assessment + Sprint surfaces the scope. Others are scoped directly when the need is already clear.

When the engagement ends, something real has changed inside the business. A working system, a completed program, or infrastructure the organization can operate. These engagements may involve multiple phases, stakeholders, training, rollout, or change management.

HR Foundation and Compliance handbook, policies, documentation, onboarding
Performance Management Design systems, tools, calibration, manager training
Manager Development playbooks, coaching frameworks, accountability structure
Compensation Design structure, benchmarking, incentive alignment
Retention Strategy root cause analysis, stay programming, engagement
Hiring and Onboarding Infrastructure process, documentation, day one experience
First-hire and startup foundation employer infrastructure before the first employee creates the first problem

A defined outcome from day one

Every Project begins with a scoped discovery. We define the problem, the deliverable, the timeline, and the success measure before we begin.

Building your first people foundation

Getting ready to bring on your first employees? We build the employer foundation before that first hire, so the business is protected and the experience sets the right tone from day one.

When it becomes a Project

Many Project clients retain Empact HR afterward for ongoing executive HR leadership to build on what was delivered and continue the strategic work.

Fractional

Fractional HR leadership at the table.

Three levels of Fractional HR engagement. The difference between them is how much of the people strategy Empact leads alongside you. Most clients reach this stage after an Assessment + Sprint or Project. The Fractional CHRO remains our lead offer within Fractional HR.

01
HR Advisor
We advise. Your team executes.
→
Empact Leads
  • Executive HR thinking at the decision level
  • Strategic guidance on people decisions
  • Risk identification and escalation support
  • Ongoing access to Kareem Davis directly
Your Team Executes
  • Day-to-day HR operations
  • Employee relations handling
  • Administrative HR functions
  • Implementation of agreed strategy
A strong fit for: Organizations with execution capacity that need senior HR thinking behind every significant people decision. Leadership that wants a strategic partner in their corner without day-to-day involvement.
02
Fractional HR Business Partner
We advise and execute together.
→
Empact Leads
  • Executive HR strategy and planning
  • Manager coaching and support
  • Employee relations guidance and handling
  • Ongoing HR priorities advised and executed
Your Team Owns
  • Final decisions on people strategy direction
  • Culture and values ownership
  • Business strategy and goal-setting
  • Leadership development direction
A strong fit for: Growing organizations that need a true HR partner. Companies without a dedicated HR function or with an HR team member who benefits from senior backing and capacity. The most common Empact engagement.
Ready to Get Started?

Not sure which Fractional level fits?
We will figure it out together.

Start with an Assessment + Sprint, go directly into a Project, or book a call and we will scope the right engagement for where the business is today.

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