HR Factor

Nicole is amazing to work with! She is well-informed, patient, and kind. She is very generous with her time and has become a reliable resource. Even with the most complex cases, she can provide guidance. The best part, was that she made me a warrior when all of my chips were down. Nicole helped me with a career change, resume advice, interview advice and she was exactly who I needed in my corner.

Nicole and I had connected by chance through a friend in the late summer of 2021. We met at a time when my business was taking off, but quickly becoming unmanageable.Through a couple of meetings per week, Nicole was able to listen to my fears, doubts and needs and provide efficient and effective guidance to allow me to see a clear path to success.Nicole’s empathetic and non-judgemental approach left me feeling lighter and more confident after each meeting. I have been effectively managing new challenges with the tools Nicole has provided over the past few months with great success.I strongly recommend giving Nicole at the HR Factor a call regardless if your business is growing, coasting or failing. Nicole will deliver incredible results!

Experienced, knowledgeable and helpful. When I needed some guidance around a contract employees performance, HR Factor took the stress out of it and helped me navigate waters that just aren't my area of expertise. I would recommend HR Factor to every small or medium sized business that needs professional Human Resource support and consulting.

Informed, empathetic and passionate.HR Factor recently helped me navigate a very challenging employment related issue - saving me money, time and stress. Nicole's knowledge of HR, career coaching, and complex business practices helped guide me through this situation in a way that left me feeling empowered and optimistic about my future.

Nicole has provided on-demand HR direction for myself and my startup over the past year or so. My business partner and I take employee culture, training, growth, etc. extremely seriously but also recognize that we lack the knowledge on the more intense/legal side of things. Nicole has been extremely helpful during various stressful situations. She continues to be someone I look forward to speaking with, even under difficult workplace circumstances.

I decided to make a considerable change during the pandemic. I left my job, moved to a completely new city, and started out on an entirely new career path. In a state of panic, I was applying to around 6-8 jobs a week and my search was coming up short. I reached out to Nicole at the HR Factor, and in one session she managed to completely overhaul my resume, cover letter, and overall approach to the job search. It only took two more applications until I landed a new role! Nicole quickly understood where I wanted to steer my career, gave me a clear direction on how to get there, and boosted my confidence along the way. I appreciate her honesty, her ability to truly listen to my concerns, and her ongoing support while I set out on my new journey.

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Nicole and her team on a project for Sir John Bosco Secondary School in Guelph OntarioThe school caters to “at risk students” and we were asked to prepare, plan and present a half day workshop on seeking and finding employmentNicole and I headed up this venture which, based on the age differences and life situations of these students, presented a challengeUsing her years of HR experience and knowledge Nicole provided a solid foundation for the attendees on how to prepare a “real” resume that would be seen, research the job market, prepare for an interview, tips on how to conduct themselves in the interview and finally what follow-up steps to take after the interviewNicole and her team showed their professionalism and understanding throughout the process, answered all the students questions and imparted their knowledge and skills in a “real time” mannerThe students had a productive session of learning and walked away with valuable life skillsOn a personal level, Nicole reviewed a new contract from a company I am negotiating with who are looking to employ my services. Her expert knowledge in this area helped me understand the terms of the contract and what changes I would need to make to better suit my positionI would recommend HR Factor for all your HR needs, whether it be one on one coaching or general HR functionsIssy Nochomovitz, Owner, Think-IT Innovative Training - April 2021