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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2006
Contact: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR
Principal, The HR Matrix
Brenda@TheHRMatrix.com

707-526-0877 (PST)

Firms Merge to Form The HR Matrix — Santa Rosa, CA


Human Resources and Organization Development firm specializing in Outsourced HR Solutions launches in Santa Rosa, CA.

SANTA ROSA, CA — “The HR Matrix,” a human resources and organization development consulting firm specializing in outsourced solutions is launched by co-founders, Gary Hochman and Brenda Gilchrist. The HR Matrix delivers expertise and solutions to small and medium-sized businesses.

“With our extensive team of experts, The HR Matrix provides organizations with access to important services and support that have been somewhat scarce in our community,” said Gary Hochman, principal of The HR Matrix, former vice president of human resources at JDSU and former principal of The Hochman Group. “We offer resources to companies that don’t have an HR person or that need additional expertise within their organizations”.

HR Matrix consultants work with clients on projects and initiatives designed to develop employment practices and processes that improve morale, productivity, and profitability. In addition to projects, The HR Matrix provides outsourced human resources management for companies that want onsite HR support for short and long-term needs. By working closely with owners and managers the HR Matrix consultants understand the unique needs of each client and ensure that HR practices are aligned to the business requirements and goals of their organization.

About The HR Matrix
The HR Matrix (www.TheHRMatrix.com) is a human resources and organization development consulting firm based in Santa Rosa, CA. The HR Matrix services include onsite placement of human resource professionals for temporary or long-term assignments, as well as outsourced expertise in the areas of human resources policy and process development, HR Audits, compensation and benefits plan design, employee relations and risk management, legal compliance, change leadership, performance management systems, business process improvement, teambuilding, training and development, and meeting facilitation. The HR Matrix Consultants have been serving a variety of industries including health care, financial, manufacturing, technology, associations, hospitality and non-profits. Contact The HR Matrix at 707-526-0877 (PST)