Welcome to McCloskey Partners

July 26, 2010

Heather McCloskey, a graduate of Temple University, is the President and Founder of McCloskey Partners, a full-service Human Resource Firm located in Perkasie, Pa. Ms. McCloskey, who has over 20 years of human resources experience working in such industries as transportation, logistics, health care, pharmaceuticals, investing, automotive, legal and manufacturing, built a 20-person regional consulting firm. She is also a recognized subject matter expert for NBC10’s “Survive and Thrive” series. Heather talks about building her company. CLICK HERE

May, 2010

Network Now recognized McCloskey Partners in May 2010 Entrepreneur Newsletter. CLICK HERE

May 5, 2010

McCloskey Partners participated in community photo project. Check us out. CLICK HERE

May 3, 2010

MSNBC.com Career Columnist

Many of you are probably thinking about, or are starting to plan, a summer vacation. But, did you know there are lots of workers out there who have no vacation time at all?

Yep, vacation is not required in this country. Neither is holiday time off with pay.

Apr 15, 2010

Once a virtual agency, Human Resource Solution Provider Now Based in Perkasie, Bucks County

McCloskey Partners, a woman-owned and operated provider of human resource services for small businesses, will host an Open House on Thursday, April 29 to celebrate the opening of their new Perkasie office at 4 N. 7th Street.

March 5, 2010

Helping your resume stand out from the crowd

Network Now Event

Picture of McCloskey Partners, LLC Team at event

October 19, 2009:

Kane Partners Chooses McCloskey Partners as Human Resource Expert Source for NBC 10 Event

Silverdale, Pennsylvania – Heather McCloskey of McCloskey Partners (www.mccloskeypartners.com) is an expert source of human resource information as heralded by Kane Partners to support their presentation for "Rev Up Your Resume" with Tracy Davidson of NBC’s local 10 station. Heather assisted Kane Partners at the “Rev Up Your Resume” with Tracy Davidson event on October 8 regarding job coaching candidates and providing insight on how to orchestrate their resumes. McCloskey has been invited back again to aid Kane Partners with an Encore “Rev Up Your Resume” with Tracy Davidson NBC10 event on November 12.

As the rate of employment and America’s recession remain intriguing topics with viewers, Kane Partners seeks to provide timely and appropriate content. Due to knowledge within the field of human resources and experience, Heather McCloskey, president of McCloskey Partners, was approached by Kane Partners to serve as a subject matter expert. "In preparing for the “Rev Up Your Resume” presentation for NBC10 viewers we were looking for the best subject matter experts to answer resume questions in a one-on-one setting. I was very happy to hear that Heather McCloskey of McCloskey Partners and her team were available without hesitation to help our efforts in educating job seekers on the best way to “Rev Up Your Resume.” We were so impressed with McCloskey Partners involvement that we invited them back for our November 12 event” stated Kristin Kane of Kane Partners.

Heather attended the early-October event with another colleague from McCloskey Partners, Denise Hackendahl. “Denise serves McCloskey Partners as the lead human resources consultant,” adds McCloskey. “Our team of subject matter experts addressed topics of career coaching, resume writing, and personal branding in order to help job seekers attain positions at all desired levels. Through our personalized, one-on-one sessions, job seekers increased their ability to become prime candidates and climb to the top echelon of nominees, separating them from the larger mass of others seeking the same position.”

The human resource insight of McCloskey Partners as supplied by McCloskey and Hackendahl is to take shape on the Encore “Rev Up Your Resume” with Tracy Davidson edition scheduled for November 12, 2009.

The McCloskey Partners Team is comprised of human resource professionals that have very diverse backgrounds and whose experience spans across many different industries and states. Our mission is to partner with our clients and assist them in making major employment related decisions as well as to provide options and recommendations that are cost effective and that minimize liability risks.

October 18, 2009:
The Philadelphia Small Business Examiner asked: What advice could you provide a small business in regards to hiring an in-house Human Resources representative vs. outsourcing to an outside service provider?

McCloskey Partners LLC: We are asked this question often. When determining the need to bring someone in house or outsource HR- the first place for a Company to do their due diligence process is to determine if their needs are full time or part time. Often times we find that companies will hire someone full time and be forced to pay a full time salary plus offer full time benefits when their need is really part time. Going with an outsourcing relationship allows an employer to only pay for services when they are used.

October 15, 2009:
What's your definition of a Bucks County Woman? Our featured Bucks County Woman is Heather McCloskey.

October 12, 2009:
Kane Partners Chooses McCloskey Partners LLC as Human Resource Expert Source in their “Rev Up Your Resume” with Tracy Davidson of NBC10 Event on October 8th

The Best Backup Benefits for Small Employers

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If you can't afford to offer major employee benefits, don't fret. Consider these alternative ideas in order to attract top talent without breaking your small-business budget. In weak and strong economies alike, employees feel lucky to have jobs. Equally lucky, however, are their employers, who must be more aggressive than ever in order to attract top talent. Indeed, modern-day workers don't just favor benefits like health care, dental care, 401(k) plans, paid vacation and sick leave; they expect them.

The Importance of Brand Equity During a Recession'

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Heather McCloskey, president and founder of McCloskey Partners LLC, a full-service human-resources firm located in Perkasie, Pa., sees employee recognition programs as a vital piece to a company’s overall management strategy. “Recognition programs of any kind are a great.

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Facilitate corporate giving: Speak to mid-level managers and find out what they think will motivate their staff.

What's Your Due When You Lose a Job?

After the initial shock of losing a job wears off, some people get angry and assume their former employer is trying to screw them out of what they're entitled to, such as severance pay or vacation days. Indeed, some of you may be due money that an employer is reluctant to pony up, but in many cases, you may be fighting a losing battle. I've been flooded lately with e-mails from readers wondering if their former managers are trying to pull a fast one, and in many cases, it seems as if the employer is following the letter of the law, if not necessarily the law of civility. I include some reader e-mails below and advice from experts, but the bottom line is: Figure out quickly whether you're really entitled to what you seek and then move on with your life.

Your Career: Get severance, and move on

I’ve been flooded lately with e-mails from readers wondering if their former managers are trying to pull a fast one, and in many cases, it seems as if the employer is following the letter of the law, if not necessarily the law of civility. I include some reader e-mails below and advice from experts, but the bottom line is: Figure out quickly whether you’re really entitled to what you seek and then move on with your life. “You need to move on to your next role, whether it is another job or a successful life outside of the work force,” says RHR International management psychologist Gail Golden. “That takes energy and focus, both of which are diminished if you are busy being angry.”

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October 2008

THERE IS NO soon-to-be-dropped crystal ball hanging in Times Square. Washington is not setting up for a gigantic fireworks display (Congress not included), and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Q. Public aren’t ardently making New Year’s resolutions, but none of that means businesses and organizations aren’t getting ready for the new year—a time when corporate gifts and award programs usually reach a triumphant end or enlightened launch. Yes, distributors, it’s time to start thinking about the season of giving.

Article:
Communicating Benefit Changes in Challenging Economic Times

published on the Society For Human Resource Website. 12/2008

Making changes to employee benefit programs unsettles employees even in the best of times. By almost any measure, these are not the best of times. Although it remains to be seen if the economic downturn that began in 2008 will prove to be the worst of times, economic pressures are forcing a growing number of companies to modify their benefit packages.