HR Impact was established in 1989 by Fiorella Callocchia,
a savvy and visionary entrepreneur who realized that in
order for companies to achieve success, they had to
demonstrate a real commitment to the people side of their
business.

Since that time, HR Impact has become known as a one-stop
Human Resources boutique for companies enjoying fast growth,
smaller companies just starting out, as well as large
multinational corporations. After all, each share a
common bond... their people.
What makes us unique is the customization of our services
to meet your specific needs and objectives. No two
companies are alike. We create practical and
innovative solutions that are tailored just for
you.
Built 100% on referrals, we are committed to making every
client feel valued and as if they are our only one.
Seeing our clients succeed is why we are in business.
It is simply what we enjoy doing!
Read some of the great things our clients have to say
about us in our Client
Testimonials.
We are also proud to announce that some of our top
clients have been recognized as being
Canada's Top 100
Employers.
The latest scoop...

Fiorella LIVE on The Verdict
Fiorella
recently appeared on The Verdict as part of an expert panel
discussing the impact of technology in the workplace and how
blackberries are making employees accessible 24/7.
Watch the segment
Fiorella LIVE on CBC Radio
Fiorella
was interviewed by Andy Barrie on Metro Morning and Wei Chen
on Ontario Morning regarding overtime compensation.
This is a hot topic out there in the marketplace as lawsuits
are being launched by employees against their companies for
hours they have worked but not been paid for. Fiorella
provides tips to employers on how to minimize their own
legal risk.
Listen to her interview with Andy Barrie
here
Fiorella on Business News Network

Fiorella appears as a regular guest "HR Expert" on
Business News Network (formerly Report on
Business Television) where she provides expertise and
insight into various people-related challenges facing both
employers and employees in today's workplace.
Communicating "Total Rewards" - February 26, 2008
The hottest tool in the marketplace
right now is the “Value Proposition” - a marketing / PR tool
that makes candidates want to come work for you and
employees want to stay working for you. It’s not just about
the money. Top employers are also talking vacation, work
opportunities, benefits - the whole package.
In her recent interview on BNN, Fiorella gives employers
tips on how to create a buzz in the marketplace by
communicating the company’s “total rewards” to potential and
existing hot talent.
See the interview
here
Previous appearances:
Come Home Again -
January 29, 2008
In today's tight job market, we are seeing a surge in
"boomerang" employees - top performing "corporate alumni"
who are either actively targeted and brought back into the
organization, or who return voluntarily after some absence
from the organization.
In her interview with Bruce Sellery, Fiorella provides both
Employees and Managers with tips on how to successfully
re-establish the relationship.
See the interview
here
Attitude Adjustment - June 20, 2007
Fiorella
was recently interviewed by Bruce Sellery where she provided
tips to Managers on how to deal with and confront employees
who are in need of an Attitude Adjustment.
See the interview
here
How am I Performing? - May 1,
2007
Fiorella provides employees
with tips on how they can become "performance
partners" and take ownership for their career, track and
showcase their value and actively participate in the annual
performance review process.
See the interview
here
Severance Packages: Pay me to Go Away - February 28,
2007
Learn tips on how to negotiate a severance package or
"positive exit strategy" with an employee who is no longer a
fit with the organization. This could be someone who
is already looking or who has already simply "checked out."
Key strategies on how to create a win-win solution for all
stakeholders.
See the interview
here
(scroll through to the 21 minute mark)
Conducting an HR Audit - November 8, 2006
Learn about the benefits of conducting an
audit of your organization's Human Resources policies and
practices.
See the interview
here (scroll through to the 21 minute mark)
Ready to run...
Fiorella
and Sarah are avid runners and have completed various races
ranging from 5km to half marathons to Sarah's completion of the 30km Around the Bay race in Hamilton.
Recent races we have participated in:
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Niagara Duathlon (Sarah) - July 20, 2008
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Nissan 10 miler (Sarah) - July 13, 2008
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Heart & Stroke 75k bike ride for heart (Sarah) - June
2008
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Toronto 1/2 Marathon (Sarah ran a Personal Best)-Oct
2007
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Duathlon (Sarah) - September
2007
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Nissan 10
Miler (Sarah) - July 15, 2007
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Mississauga
1/2 Marathon - May 13, 2007
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Harry Rosen
8km run for Prostate Cancer - April 7, 2007
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Around the
Bay (Fiorella 15km relay, Sarah 30km) -Mar 2007
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Myrtle Beach
Half Marathon - February 2007
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Toronto Half
Marathon (Fiorella) - October 2006
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Niagara on
the Lake Duathlon (Sarah) - Sept 2005 & 2006
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Scotiabank
Half Marathon (Fiorella) - September 2006
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Bread & Honey
15km race (Fiorella) - June 2006
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Sporting Life
10km (Sarah) - May 2006
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Mississauga
10km (Fiorella) - May 2006
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Chili Half
Marathon (Sarah) - March 2006
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Myrtle Beach
Half Marathon (Sarah) - February 2006
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Myrtle Beach
5km (Fiorella) - February 2006
-
Angus Glen
10km (Sarah) - Nov 2005
Our funky ad...

Our
new print ad is making an appearance in various
HR and business-related media.
Recent & Upcoming
Keynote Appearances
Back by popular demand...Fiorella will be a
Keynote Speaker at the CITT's (Canadian Institute of Traffic
& Transportation) Annual Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake,
November 2009
Human Resources Roundtable, Equipment
Leasing & Finance Association in Chicago, June 18, 2008
Back by popular demand...Compliance HR for Payroll Professionals,
The Canadian Payroll
Association's Annual Conference in Montreal, June 13, 2008
Ask the Expert Trade Show, Small Business Week,
The Toronto Board of Trade
Compliance HR for Payroll Professionals, Web
Seminar, The Canadian Payroll Association
Compliance HR for Payroll Professionals and How
to Conduct an HR Audit, The Canadian Payroll
Association's Annual Conference in Newfoundland
Rewarding & Retaining Key Talent, Comprehensive
Benefits Solutions annual HR Conference
Recruiting & Retaining Stars, Step Ahead
(not-for-profit organization providing mentoring for women
entrepreneurs)
How to Conduct a Productive & Fun Meeting,
Certified General Accountants Association Dinner Meeting
Creating a Positive HR Brand within your Organization,
The Toronto Board of Trade
Internal Consulting Skills for HR Professionals,
The Toronto Board of Trade
Building Your People Smarts, The Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College's Leaders in Training & Education
Conference (first conference of it's kind)
The HR Audit: A Powerful Business Tool, TLOMA
(Toronto Law Office Management Association Annual Conference
Life After Work: Plan for your Retirement, The
Canadian Payroll Association Annual Conference & Trade Show
Creating a Motivated Workplace, Comprehensive
Benefit Solutions HR Conference
Marketing YOU Unlimited, Canadian Institute of
Traffic & Transportation Annual Conference