Any business or enterprise’s most valuable asset is the individuals that serve as its lifeblood and fuel. As a matter of fact, choosing the right set of people to manage or operate a particular venture can help any entity achieve success. One of the emerging forces that have been creating significant waves in the HR landscape is Kelly Kubicek, a visionary who believes in making the area of human resources both more personal and more transparent.
Standing at the helm of Fulcrum HR Consulting, Kelly has been consulting with companies across diverse industries and helping them be more efficient and approachable. Today, the company directs its efforts to focus on HR outsourcing, consulting, and training and development.
Aside from being the esteemed founder of a reputable firm, Kelly is also known for teaching HR departments and C-suite executives some innovative human capital strategies and industry best practices. She enjoys showing companies how to generate competitive advantage through strategic human capital initiatives that improve business performance and impact their bottom line.
With her unparalleled skills and unwavering commitment, Kelly has developed groundbreaking techniques that inspire teams and produce high-performing and satisfied employees. In fact, her strategies have resonated with leaders of Fortune 500 companies and governmental bodies, helping her establish a solid reputation as an HR thought leader.
In an interview, Kelly talked about the earlier parts of her HR journey and some insights that inspired her to create her firm, Fulcrum HR Consulting. “The problem was that HR was so transactional then, and I knew there was a better way for companies to attract and retain the best talent and for employees to feel that there is an equal give-and-take at play,” she revealed.
At the heart of Kelly Kubicek’s diligent efforts lies the recognition that the world of corporate HR has underlying gaps that need to be filled. After years of exposure in the field, she was able to observe many problems in dire need of solutions. Heavily determined to address these issues blocking numerous aspirants from translating their visions into reality, she addressed herself to the challenge of branching out on her own in her first-ever consultancy.
“I felt there was a better way to manage people. I never want employees to feel alone, and I think each of them deserves the chance to truly make an impact,” Kelly said. “You don’t know what people are going through in their lives outside the office. There could be illness, violence, mental health issues, and family problems. It’s always better to lead from a place of understanding,” she added.
Widely acknowledged for her sympathy and understanding, Kelly knows how to deal with different kinds of people. She believes that establishing a healthy rapport with members of the team is one of the best ways to improve a company’s overall performance. “Understanding how others are naturally wired to behave and how they want to receive information is integral to the success of any team,” she shared. “After all, retaining knowledgeable employees is much more time and cost-effective than running an HR blitz and training new staff each year.”
