Providing value to clients since 1993, STHRM, Inc. is a value oriented source for Human Resources solutions through private consulting and custom designed systems, thereby presents a high value – low cost solution to fixed cost human capital issues.  Our staff has more than twenty-five years of corporate human resources experience with “Fortune” listed, “Inc. 500”, as well as privately owned businesses. The following STHRM, Inc. case study exemplifies the types of opportunities/challenges undertaken and the sound, value added solutions we provide.

Challenge: The client is a privately held company that manufacturer and distributor.  The challenges arose from the deteriorating economy. 

Solution: STHRM, Inc. was hired in the capacity of an Interim Director, Human Resources.

Accomplishments:
·         Performed a comprehensive analysis of the present state of Human Resources effectiveness.
·         Developed and executed a salary reduction in force (RIF)
·         Assisted with guidance in preparing for labor contract negotiations and strike contingency planning.
·         Completed an hourly workforce reduction in force resulted
·         Revised and updated the Company’s Ethics Policy.
·         Developed and implemented an Office Performance Management System for both exempt and office clerical employees.
·         Developed and implemented HR Scorecard to track HR metrics.
·         Clerical positions were rated as exempt therefore misaligned to FLSA and re-evaluated as non-exempt.
·         Successfully handled/concluded various employee relations issues.

Financial Results: 
Provided client Operating Income Improvement through savings of $1,135,000.

STHRM, Inc. has strategic alliances with executive wealth management experts, health and life insurance brokers, 401(k) providers, interim executives, professional advisors, operations professionals, third party workers’ compensation administrators, and employment/contract attorneys.

If you are interested in learning more about this case study, results and services offered by STHRM, Inc. please contact Glenn Levar (telephone: 440.979.1046, e-mail: grlevar@sthrm.com).  To learn more about STHRM, Inc. visit www.sthrm.com. 

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GLENN LEVAR AND STHRM, INC. SAVES CLIENT $102,000 IN LESS THAN SIX MONTHS

Providing value to clients since 1993, STHRM, Inc. is a complete resource for Human Resources consulting and systems. We provide an effective variable cost solution to fixed cost human capital issues.  Our staff has more than twenty-five years corporate and private human resources experience with Fortune 25, Inc. 500, and privately owned businesses.  The following STHRM, Inc. case study exemplifies the types of problems we address and solutions we provide.

Client:  Service company with 75 employees based in Northeast Ohio.

Situation:  Client’s Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation was in penalty rating.

Solutions: 

• Conducted a safety inspection
• Wrote the Premium Discount Plan (PDP+) which was approved by BWC
• Investigated new manual classification through BWC
• Brought into compliance with Ohio Drug Free Workplace

Results:  In less than six months, STHRM, Inc. achieved these specific and measurable results:

• Drug Free Workplace and PDP+ saved the company $18,000
• Lead in reclassification of BWC risk class reducing costs by $22,000 per year
• Initiated request for BWC audit resulting in recovery of $9,000
• Wrote PDP+ plan which was accepted by BWC
• Sourced new TPA resulting in annual cost saving of $53,000. 

• Conducted quarterly safety inspections to maintain a safe work environment and maintain new lowered BWC costs

• Challenged and won an unemployment claim.

• Challenged BWC case resulting in dismissal.

Financial Results:  STHRM, Inc. leadership achieved the following financial results:

• Net annualized savings of $204,000

Client’s Comment: “STHRM, Inc. accomplished a great deal of work in a little bit of time and it is worth the investment.”

STHRM, Inc. has strategic alliances with executive wealth management experts, health and life insurance brokers, 401(k) providers, interim executives, professional advisors, operations professionals, third party workers’ compensation administrators, and employment attorneys.

If are interested in learning more about this case study, results and services offered by STHRM, Inc. please contact Glenn Levar (telephone: 440.979.1046, e-mail: grlevar@sthrm.com).  To learn more about STHRM, Inc. visit www.sthrm.com

STHRM, Inc. is proud of its many accomplishments. The Case Studies below show just some examples of our work. Other accomplishments include:

• Successfully completed a merger assignment; implementing benefits programs (benefits, disability, and 401(k)), union contract, recruiting, and more for a new start up company.
• Completed negotiating a five-year union contract with the International Association of Machinists.
• Successfully completed the recruiting of an Engineering Manager for a local high tech machine shop supporting the aerospace industry.
• Glenn Levar, President, Shared Time Human Resources Management, Inc., presented along with Cynthia A. Applin, Director of CWRU Career Center, at an informational seminar titled “Creating Internships 10.” The presentation highlighted several key elements that are critical to starting an internship program at your company.
• STHRM, Inc. conducted an HR Audit at two New York-based plastic manufacturers, assessing various functional areas of Human Resources and implemented changes to HR infrastructure.

Investigation and Resolution of Discrimination Claim

Challenge: Two female Hispanic employees alleged the company discriminated by having two different compensation incentive plans based on an employee’s race and national origin.

Solution: STHRM, Inc. conducted a thorough investigation of the allegations with client company management, human resources, and employees. A written report was prepared and presented to EEOC.

Result: EEOC found the company did not have two different compensation incentive plans and the charges were dismissed.

Illegal Termination Resolution

Challenge: An African-American male, filed an affidavit with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and Equal Opportunity Commission alleging that the client company terminated him illegally because of his sex.

Solution: STHRM, Inc. conducted a thorough investigation finding all relevant information from the charging party, peers, and subordinates. Evidence substantiated that the charging party was terminated due to his own behavior and the violation of the company policies.

Result: The Ohio Civil Rights Commission found the evidence did not substantiate the charging party's allegations. The case was dismissed.

Termination for Sexual Harassment

Challenge: A male employee in a supervisory position at a construction company was reported to have exposed himself to a female employee in the lunchroom.

Solution: Company management contacted STHRM, Inc. to conduct a sexual harassment investigation. A methodical and systematic examination of all relevant information from employees, peers, subcontractors, and vendors was conducted.

Result: Evidence was found to support the allegation and the supervisor employee was terminated.

Outsourced HR Management

Challenge: A management company purchased the assets of a failing business and became a new company.

Solutions: Glenn Levar, President, STHRM, Inc. was hired as an Interim Manager of Human Resources.

Results: Fifty-plus hourly and salary employees were hired after the satisfactory completion of local records check, BWC check, verification of social security numbers, and pre-employment physical with alcohol and drug screen. Other projects included the writing of handbooks for hourly and salaried employees, key position recruitment, development of a human resource database, new hire reporting, negotiation of five year union contract, two different (salary and union) fringe benefits plans for life insurance, short term disability, and 401(k), set up workers compensation program, won unemployment hearing at the industrial commission office in Cleveland, OH.