Human Capital Associates Testimonials

The Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network Board of Directors hired Human Capital Associates to guide the Board and Staff through development of a new, 5-year strategic plan. Abby’s inclusive process wrapped the Board’s needs, crucial input from Staff, and informative survey results from community stakeholders into a document with practical insight and actionable goals. Abby’s personable approach and flexibility created a meaningful experience and outcome despite pandemic-induced, logistical obstacles. We look forward to working with Abby again on future projects and are happy to provide our enthusiastic recommendation of her services.

Federal Resources Corporation recently relied on Abby Lechner’s expertise to deliver customized leadership training. In addition to facilitating multiple sessions, she met with us in advance to ensure she accurately captured our desired goals and objectives. Her attention to our needs, both in timing and training content, was incredibly valuable and we are grateful for the support we received.

The Crime Victim Center Board of Directors hired Abby Lechner to help us develop a long range strategic plan. Despite our 40+ year history in Erie County, we felt it was time for a plan that addressed the changing social views of sexual assault and ensured that every victim in Erie County was being served. Abby worked closely with our Board Members and Staff, keeping us focused on our objectives, and producing an attainable and measurable strategic plan. We intend to continue utilizing Abby’s services to monitor the progress of our plan going forward, and we definitely recommend her as an expert in the industry.

Abby helped us through a recent recruitment effort for an important position in our concrete division. She suggested the best resources for candidates, and her advice continued throughout the process. We used Abby’s skills assessment services to evaluate the candidates we felt best about. The skills assessment that Abby administered with our candidates delivered a more scientific approach to our hiring process and was instrumental in our decision making. She also conducted interviews on our behalf which augmented our own interviews. Abby’s involvement in the process helped us make the best decision and we now have a valuable, new member on the Austin team. We look forward to working with Abby again!

HCA’s work for my company has included projects related to planning our organization’s growing structure, surveying and enhancing employee engagement, refining HR policies and procedures, and polishing an evolving employee handbook.

Beyond all else, Abby cares about the satisfaction, productivity and effectiveness of my employees as much as I do. She is the HR Department a business my size cannot justify, but exactly the professional and talented resource my employees deserve.”

As a Consultant, Abby Lechner has treated Smith’s to insightful and thoughtful strategic planning regarding our policies, procedures and future growth, while embracing our Company’s culture and values. Abby has spent time getting to know who we are and what we do and is instrumental in helping us evolve as a business. She provides insight and expertise at every turn and has become an invaluable resource to our team.