Jeff Kortes

Jeff Kortes

CSP, MSA

WI, US
As a former human resources professional turned "headhunter" Jeff provides lessons on recruitment, engagement, development, and employee retention.

Jeff has more than 30 years experience in human resources from working in HR himself to building a highly successful recruiting and consulting firm.  During his career he has worked to attract, engage, develop and retain employees, at all levels at companies including ConAgra Foods, industrial equipment supplier SPX, and automotive retailer Midas International, and more.

As a "headhunter" he now recruits "A" talent worldwide for clients.  Because of this, he knows why some employees stay...and others leave.  Working with Jeff to retain talent is like working with a burglar to "burglar proof" your home.

He is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and a frequent speaker on the topic of employee retention, recruitment, culture building and millennials.  He is an avid high school wrestling fan, CrossFit participant and US Army veteran.  Jeff is the author of Give Your Employees C.R.A.P...and 7 Other Secrets to Employee Retention AND HR Horror Stories...True Tales from the Trenches.

Jeff has more than 30 years experience in human resources from working in HR himself to building a highly successful recruiting and consulting firm.  During his career he has worked to attract, engage, develop and retain employees, at all levels at companies including ConAgra Foods, industrial equipment supplier SPX, and automotive retailer Midas International, and more.

As a "headhunter" he now recruits "A" talent worldwide for clients.  Because of this, he knows why some employees stay...and others leave.  Working with Jeff to retain talent is like working with a burglar to "burglar proof" your home.

He is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and a frequent speaker on the topic of employee retention, recruitment, culture building and millennials.  He is an avid high school wrestling fan, CrossFit participant and US Army veteran.  Jeff is the author of Give Your Employees C.R.A.P...and 7 Other Secrets to Employee Retention AND HR Horror Stories...True Tales from the Trenches.

Give Your Employees C.R.A.P...the Success Formula for Building Employee Loyalty

Have you ever wondered why some bosses have people that are incredibly loyal to them and who will do anything for their boss while others have a revolving door of employee turnover? Those bosses that people want to follow give their employees lots of C.R.A.P.! (Caring, Respect, Appreciation, and Praise) Jeff provides a "headhunter's" insight into why some employees are loyal and others work for their boss only to get a paycheck. Through humorous, real-life stories and interactive...
Human Resources / Labor RelationsEducational / Informative

R.E.S.P.E.C.T....It's More than Just a Song

 

Give Your Employees C.R.A.P.®...Caring, Respect, Appreciation and Praise. Those bosses and organizations people want to follow give their employees lots of C.R.A.P.! (Caring, Respect, Appreciation and Praise).

The problem is, all too often, bosses and organizations disrespect their people without even knowing it. Through real-life stories and interactive participation, Jeff has created a program which helps participants understand how to demonstrate...

Human Resources / Labor RelationsEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Creating a Culture of C.R.A.P...Building an Engaged and Loyal Workforce in the New Workplace

Give Your Employees C.R.A.P.®...Caring, Respect, Appreciation and Praise.  Those bosses and organizations people want to follow give their employees lots of C.R.A.P.!  (Caring, Respect, Appreciation and Praise).

 

The problem is, all too often, bosses and organizations disrespect their people without even knowing it.  Through real-life stories and interactive participation, Jeff has created a program which helps participants understand how to demonstrate...

Corporate CultureAudience ActivityEducational / Informative

Making Millennials Great...5 Pillars for Building the Next Generation

Have you been wondered what it takes to motivate this new generation of millennial workers? Are you looking for new strategies to turn your millennial employees into "rock star" performers? Are you ready to understand what it takes to lead and grow your youngest workforce? That's what they will help you do.

Jeff Kortes and Randy Wilinski have been doing just that for the past decade.  Jeff brings 28 years of experience as a human resources professional, coach, and father of...

Performance ImprovementEducational / Informative

No Thanks...I took another offer

Overview

“No Thanks…I took another Offer”

 

 

The program provides candid insight into the thoughts and reactions of candidates who have recently gone through the selection process at various companies.  The content is invaluable for Human Resources professionals, managers and executives looking to gain a competitive edge when competing for talent.  It is an eye opening glimpse into how candidates for employment...

Entertainment-basedEducational / Informative

Recruit to Win

Do you struggle to find talent in a candidate driven market? Do you get frustrated trying to fill open positions? Do you wonder if there is a way to be successful in the war for talent? Jeff provides a "headhunter's" insight into how to build a comprehensive recruiting strategy. Through real-life stories and interactive participation, Jeff has created a program which helps participants understand how to build a strategy so they can systematically fill their openings.

Because Jeff is...

Human Resources / Labor RelationsEducational / Informative