Subject: RE: Meeting our global needs: realignment of Human Resources
From: Nelly Lokiri <[email-masked]>
To: Clarissa Peterson <[email-masked]>, All Staff Abt US <[email-masked]>, All Staff International <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 06:26:59 +0000

Hi.Clarissa,

Thank you for the message below.

Nelson Lokiri

HR Planning and Management Advisor

Abt Associates-HSSP South Sudan

From: Clarissa Peterson
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 7:27 AM
To: All Staff Abt US; All Staff International
Subject: Meeting our global needs: realignment of Human Resources

Dear Colleagues,

As many of you know, I re-joined Abt Associates in August 2012.  Since that time, my role as Chief Human Resources and Ethics Officer has focused on making Human Resources an organization that supports the strategy and mission of Abt Associates and enhances the employment experience of all our staff.  In support of that goal, we made some initial adjustments approximately a year ago to improve client-focused services and overall teamwork.  We shifted reporting structures, established an HR Service Center, and expanded professional development and information system capabilities.  While these changes brought improvements, we have seen the need for further enhancements to better support our employees worldwide, advance the strategic initiatives of our organization, and realize the opportunities of a dynamic global marketplace.  Therefore, we are currently in the process of making additional changes within our HR organization.

These changes will allow us to:

structure the department in the most optimal way to help you win work, serve our clients and develop as professionals.

allocate resources to more effectively support our global colleagues, including the addition of internationally based HR Generalists;

expand our recruiting function to align with our strategic business needs;

establish a more collaborative business partnership with our clients by bringing together our business partner operations; and

integrate data analytics and technology into our HR service delivery.

As a result of these changes, several new positions are being created, and four were eliminated.   These decisions are always difficult, as they affect people we like and respect.   We appreciate the work and service of the employees being transitioned, and each of them was provided transitional support as they move forward.  As we navigate this change in HR, please reach out to the following people if you need assistance:

Veronique Tropper for global HR employee relations and operations—both U.S. and international;

Karen Amatangelo-Block for global recruiting;

Patty McIntyre for global benefits; and

HR Service Center for general assistance.

We ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this important transition in the coming weeks.  If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Veronique, John or me.

Since my return to Abt, I have been struck by the overwhelming commitment of our employees to our clients and to each other around the world.  I believe that HR will continue to advance its goal of increasing service to all people of Abt Associates,  no matter where you reside.

Regards,

Clarissa

Clarissa A. Peterson - GPHR, SPHR | Chief Human Resources and Ethics Officer | Abt Associates

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