People & Culture Services

We help businesses navigate growth, change, and ownership transitions with a people-first approach. By aligning culture, leadership, and organizational strategy, we ensure teams remain engaged, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.

Organizational Readiness for Sale

HR due diligence: assess leadership bench strength, talent gaps, and team risks
Prepare HR documentation and SOPs to increase deal value

Post -Aquisition Integration Support

Align structures, roles, and communication across merged teams
Culture integration planning and resistance management Founder/Owner Transition Coaching

Founder/Owner Transition Coaching

Personalized coaching to navigate identity shifts and operational exit planning
Delegation frameworks and team empowerment strategies Interim HR Leadership / HRBP Support

Leadership & Succession Coaching

One-on-one or group coaching for principals, successors, and high-potential employees
Succession roadmap development and implementation support

Change Leadership & Communication Support

Communication plans for leadership transitions, mergers, or restructuring
Executive coaching for navigating difficult conversations and leading through uncertainty

Compensation Structuring & Tools Setup

Build compensation bands, incentive programs, or bonus plans
Equity structuring support to retain key leadership through transitions

Interim HR Leadership / HRBP Support

Fractional HR support for clients scaling or in-between HR hires
Strategic guidance on people decisions and team growth

HR Technology & Tools Setup

Selection and setup of HR tools (ATS, onboarding, survey platforms)
Train teams on how to use these platforms effectively

Talent Management & Development

Talent audits and retention strategy consulting
Career pathing and internal growth frameworks
Training programs for cross-functional and leadership development

Team Diagnostics & Engagement

Employee engagement surveys and action planning
Team dynamics evaluations and development plans
Customized pulse checks to monitor morale and productivity during transitions

HR Compliance & Policy Development

Review and creation of employee handbooks, policies, and SOPs
Guidance on compliance with employment laws, standards, and best practices
HR documentation audits and risk mitigation planning

Organizational Culture Strategy

Culture assessments to evaluate values alignment, communication patterns, and engagement
Culture refresh and alignment workshops tied to business goals (e.g., sale readiness or post-acquisition integration)

Performance Management Systems

Goal-setting frameworks tied to KPls and business outcomes
Performance review processes and feedback culture programs

Employee Experience & Employer Branding

Revamped onboarding processes to reflect firm values from day one
Employer branding strategy for team pages, job postings, and client perception

Employer of Choice Advisory

Recommendations for creating a desirable workplace culture
Benchmarking benefits, flexibility, recognition, and retention strategies

End-to-End Recruitment Support

Recruitment planning aligned with business objectives and future growth
Sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding support for all levels of hires
Employer value proposition enhancement to attract top-tier talent

Education & Workshop Facilitation

Team workshops on soft skills, leadership, communication, and HR fundamentals
Custom training series co-branded or co-facilitated with Rick based on IBF’s client needs

Strategic Consultant

Meet Asmita Kashikar

Asmita is a Strategic Consultant with 8+ years of experience driving people strategy, organizational development, and culture transformation across diverse industries including Fintech, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Consulting. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Leeds, UK.

Her expertise spans the full spectrum of HR—from recruitment and talent development to change management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. She specializes in building frameworks that strengthen leadership, enhance culture, and create sustainable business growth.

With a strong background in both strategic HR and hands-on execution, Asmita helps organizations navigate transitions, align teams with business goals, and unlock long-term value through people-centered solutions.

Call Asmita directly at (647)293-2199

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