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The state of hiring has changed drastically, and it can be demoralizing for applicants and managers alike. With applicant tracking systems, confusing payroll laws and mechanisms, and older employees, you’ll want a capable human resources department able to navigate productivity, hiring, and employee retention. Luckily, Inc.’s list of Power Partner includes HR specialists. Remote work has created an overwhelmingly large talent pool. Employers don’t always know where to look to find new hires with the specific skillsets their organization needs. Issaquah, Washington-based apprenticeship company Apprenti helps make that introduction by bringing skilled talent to clients through their apprentice programs. Their apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity and clinical engineering for Salt Lake City health services company Intermountain Health had a 100 percent conversion rate for the company, with every apprentice transitioning to a staff role. San Francisco payroll software company Gusto has helped several businesses handle their payroll. She Built This City, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based skilled trades education nonprofit, said Gusto helped it scale its operations by handling contractor payments for hourly employees. Gusto’s kiosks for hourly employees and management of employee benefits helped She Built This City go from a company of one to a company of 15, “making scalability tangible, practical, and realistic.” Once your employees have their payroll worked out, you can help them figure out how they should invest their money. Indianapolis-based financial wellness firm Your Money Line can offer financial literacy workshops for your employees. Through quarterly consultation, they ensured that employees at BraunAbility — a Carmel, Indiana-headquartered accessible vehicle dealer — were “set up for long-term financial success.” Featured Video An Inc.com Featured Presentation Once your employees are hired, trained, and paid, their performance needs to be measured through objectives and key results and key performance indicators. Betterworks, a Menlo Park, California-based software company, provides a performance management platform that sets goals and offers feedback and analytics. KeHE, a food distributor in Naperville, Illinois, actually implemented OKRs as a result of working with Betterworks. Simplifying the user experience for your employees can help you both focus time on the business. Overall, there’s no shortage of HR professionals on our Power Partners list that can help bring your employee’s experience to the next level. Apprenti Issaquah, Washington | Est. 2016 | apprenticareers.org A nonprofit that helps organizations create and manage apprenticeship programs. What their clients are saying: “Apprenti has been a transformative partner in Intermountain Health’s workforce development strategy, delivering high-quality, inclusive Registered Apprenticeship Programs in cybersecurity and clinical engineering. Apprenti’s strengths lie in their responsiveness, regulatory expertise, and commitment to equity. Their model has helped Intermountain attract diverse talent while aligning apprenticeship with broader strategic goals.” –Intermountain Health BambooHR Draper, Utah | Est. 2008 | bamboohr.com Tracks and manages essential employee information through a cloud-based HR and payroll platform for companies. Betterworks Menlo Park, California | Est. 2015 | betterworks.com Offers a continuous performance management platform that utilizes AI and data analytics to track employee progress. What their clients are saying: “The Betterworks platform is able support our cutting-edge performance enablement program while managing to simplify administration, offer an intuitive user experience, and integrate with Microsoft Outlook and Teams. The design of the Betterworks platform allowed us to introduce OKRs, quarterly check-ins, and a combined year-end and talent review process in one year with positive feedback from the majority of users.” –KeHe Career Group Companies Los Angeles, California | Est. 1981 | careergroupcompanies.com A recruiter connecting career matches with creative, fashion, administrative, and executive professionals nationwide. Crawford Thomas Recruiting Orlando, Florida | Est. 2007 | crawfordthomas.com A recruiting and staffing agency that works with tech, sales, and finance companies. Deel San Francisco, California | Est. 2019 | deel.com Simplifies every aspect of managing a workforce, from onboarding to global payroll, HRIS, and immigration support. Dion Leadership Novi, Michigan | Est. 2019 | dionleadership.com Offers leadership coaching, management training programs, leadership and team development, talent assessment, and organizational development consulting. Duffy Group Phoenix, Arizona | Est. 1991 | duffygroup.com A global recruitment company whose innovative recruitment research model helps fill critical roles at half the cost of traditional recruitment. Exclusent Scottsdale, Arizona | Est. 2018 | exclusent.com A recruiting agency that uses AI to match professionals with hiring organizations. What their clients are saying: “As a client, what sets Exclusent apart is their deep understanding of both the technical and cultural needs behind each hire ... They take the time to truly understand the role, the nuances of our organization, and the type of talent that will thrive in our environment. Their ability to consistently present high-quality, prevetted candidates saves us time and ensures we’re only interviewing people who are strong potential fits.” –ONNI Group Exos Phoenix, Arizona | Est. 1995 | teamexos.com A human performance company that provides corporate wellness services as well as individual coaching and programs for athletes. FUN EXPRESS Irvine, California | Est. 1991 | FunEx.com An employee perk provider offering discounts to family-friendly activities. G&A Partners Houston, Texas | Est. 1995 | gnapartners.com A professional employer organization with HR outsourcing services including payroll, benefits, and recruiting. G-P Boston, Massachusetts | Est. 2012 | g-p.com Delivers global compliance and workforce products to help growing companies build and manage their teams. GREAT WORK PERKS Newport Beach, California | Est. 2005 | greatworkperks.com Offers an industry-leading, entirely free employee discount program aimed at boosting employee engagement. What their clients are saying: "They have offers available across the US; I have employees in 35 states, so this is a key piece ... I've worked with GWP at 3 different companies and am always impressed with their responsiveness, their ability to personalize their products and marketing material, and their overall general disposition." – Spectrum Automotive Gusto San Francisco, California | Est. 2012 | gusto.com Builds and creates research on AI systems with a focus on safety and reliability. What their clients are saying: “Gusto and I grew together. When I was a team of one, Gusto was there to help me navigate my business, get health insurance, and ensure tax compliance. Now that I’m a team of 15, Gusto is there to ensure we’re navigating benefits management, performance reviews, professional development courses, contractor payments, and kiosks for my hourly employees. It’s made scalability tangible, practical, and realistic.” –She Built This City Hirefuel Woodland Hills, California | Est. 2019 | hirefuel.com Identifies and recruits employees who are the perfect match for companies going through phases of growth. HR Soul Tampa, Florida | Est. 2016 | hrsoul.com An HR consulting and executive search firm aimed at helping clients amplify performance. Insperity Kingwood, Illinois | Est. 1886 | insperity.com An adviser for small and midsize businesses providing scalable HR solutions. Insurance Outsource Solutions McKinney, Texas | Est. 2016 | insuserve.com Provides AI-powered back-office support, such as policy administration and certificates of insurance, to insurance agencies. Justworks New York, New York | Est. 2012 | justworks.com Provides an HR platform to support small businesses and entrepreneurs with payroll, hiring, and benefits. What their clients are saying: “Our business is not large enough to have a dedicated HR team and that’s where Justworks steps in. They make it possible for this small business to offer excellent employee benefits and are a trusted source of advice and support to both the management team as well as individual employees. They’ve earned that trust by always going the extra mile to support us with kindness and professionalism. I can’t recommend them highly enough.” –The Yinova Center MGT Tampa, Florida | Est. 1975 | mgt.us An advisory firm helping clients find solutions in specialized technology, managed services, strategy, education transformation, human capital, and financial solutions. What their clients are saying: "It's a great service for a reasonable price. The staff at MGT understand your need and provides good candidates for consideration. They understand local government and how we operate. They have experience with local government civil service rules and procedure." – City of Omaha, NE My Business Resource Columbus, Ohio | Est. 2019 | mybusinessresource.com A consultancy that specializes in HR consulting, allowing small-business owners to implement more effective HR practices. My Valuable Business Columbia, Maryland | Est. 1998 | myvaluablebusiness.com A fractional CFO and business advisory company helping owner-operated businesses and nonprofit organizations optimize their goals and maximize their value. People*Strata New York, New York | Est. 2018 | peoplestrata.com Offers a talent acquisition software that aims to help companies hire faster. Perry-Martel International Ottawa, Ontario | Est. 1988 | perrymartel.com A recruiting company that matches executives with companies in expanding industries. What their clients are saying: “Every real estate executive search with Perry-Martel includes a one-year placement guarantee (versus the typical three-month guarantee from other recruiters). Every search includes an eQi assessment and a year of performance assessments and monitoring, which provides peace of mind by ensuring a successful hire every time. I would recommend the executive search services of Perry-Martel International without hesitation.” –Glenview Homes Rymax Pine Brook, New Jersey | Est. 1999 | rymaxinc.com Offers technology, services, and expertise to help businesses design, implement, and manage customer loyalty programs. Sterling Staffing Solutions Sugar Land, Texas | Est. 2011 | sterlingstaffingsolutions.com Provides contract employment opportunities for physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and social worker positions. The Lenserf Group Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Est. 2013 | lenserfgroup.com A consulting company that offers leadership training, coaching, and project management services to businesses. What their clients are saying: “My coach, Farnia, has a lovely presence, and her ability to attune to my energy in the moment is exceptional. She knows when to challenge and when to shift into empathy, creating a space that feels both supportive and stretching.” –Leading With Line of Sight The Pocketbook Agency Beverly Hills, California | Est. 2014 | pocketbookagency.com A staffing agency specializing in corporate and domestic settings and industries including technology, entertainment, financial services, family office, fashion, and media. WorkBetterNow New York, New York | Est. 2018 | workbetternow.com Provides incredible full-time and dedicated remote talent from Latin America for SMBs in North America. Your Money Line Indianapolis, Indiana | Est. 2002 | yourmoneyline.com Offers a money app guiding employees through money challenges. What their clients are saying: “What sets Your Money Line apart is its confidential and nonjudgmental approach, creating a safe space for our employees to improve their financial well-being. Their hands-on, personalized approach ensures that every individual feels heard and supported. We meet quarterly with our Client Success Manager to help us analyze what works, explore new strategies, and tackle realistic challenges our people face — all designed to boost understanding and provide actionable guidance to set employees up for long-term financial success.” –Braunability Be Recognized as the Force Behind Business Success Are you the engine that helps businesses grow, scale, and thrive? Whether you deliver game-changing software, essential logistics, cutting-edge marketing, or top-tier customer service, your company could be recognized as an Inc. 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