“TPO has been a great partner and you have been very instrumental in our success. In the last nine years, the Central Coast YMCA has grown to five branches in three counties with more than 500 employees throughout the year. The majority of our employees are part-time and many of them are teens who are just entering the workforce. Consistency and fairness in our personnel policies and practices helps build staff morale and create a stronger sense of teamwork.

TPO has provided not only the technical information needed to ensure exemplary HR practices, but you have mentored us as we developed our own human resources department. Your staff is outstanding and always helpful when we need advice on a challenging issue. Over the years, you have assisted us in staying current on HR regulations, trained us on a variety of topics and provided us with excellent advice. Our employees are our biggest asset and you have helped us in our quest to attract and retain outstanding staff."

MONTEREY COUNTY BANK – TPO Member Since 2005
Charles T. Chrietzberg, Jr., President/CEO/Chairman

“Monterey County Bank has grown in the past several years and we now find ourselves with over 50 employees. The laws that govern employers with 50+ employees are often different than those with less than 50. TPO’s guidance in these areas has been critical, in order for MCB to maintain our strict adherence to HR statutory regulations. Additionally, it has been very helpful to have the experts at TPO available when we encounter HR situations that may be unusual, or something we have not previously encountered.”

KINSHIP CENTER – TPO Member Since 1997

Carol Biddle, President/CEO

“During the many years that Kinship Center has utilized the services of TPO, our staff has grown from 30 to more than 150, and we have developed our own internal HR department. TPO has supported us during this time of development and change. When we update our employee handbook, we rely on TPO to be sure that it contains all of the current HR regulations, and we appreciate their quick responses to our questions. We have sent several new managers to TPO's Management Excellence Series and HR-101 workshops, and TPO has worked with us to present the mandated harassment training to our entire statewide staff at one time. We look forward to their annual update seminars each year.”

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – TPO Member Since 2000

Todd Lueders, President/CEO

“The Foundation has grown to include 23 staff members in 5 different locations. TPO has been a great help by providing reliable “as needed” guidance for regulatory compliance and handling both formal and informal employee/management issues. You have also been instrumental in our professional development efforts by presenting impactful training programs including legal compliance for harassment & discrimination prevention and communications programs including leadership skills and conflict management. We rely on your regulatory expertise, impactful training programs and appreciate your good advice.”

CITY OF MARINA – TPO Member Since 2006

Anthony Altfeld, City Manager

"The TPO team has offered the City of Marina a myriad of coaching, training and specialized services that have positively affected every department and has served to enhance our already strong Human Resources Department. As a public agency, we provide services to our community through staff, volunteers serving on councils, boards and commissions and contracted services. Understanding the intricacies of employment and labor law, in addition to offering appropriate training sessions to the various groups has been something that TPO's team has offered with professionalism and accuracy. It is with the assistance of TPO that we've been able to focus on what we do best and have every confidence that we have access to quality education, accurate information and the latest in mandates, trends and decisions that effect our employment practices."

INTERWEST INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. – TPO Member Since 2003
Dave Dias, Vice President – Executive Board Member

"TPO has been a major contributor to InterWest and our clients in at least two significant ways! First and foremost, it’s their people. TPO HR Management consultants “say what they do and do what they say.” They are individuals operating within the context of a team environment where character and ethics are a top priority. Their diligent commitment to follow-through really sets them apart. Second, they are very competent in their respective discipline. Whether it’s consulting with us and our clients on Employee Handbooks, Communications Support, Employee Applications, FMLA/CFRA Compliance Programs, Personnel File Management or Policy & Procedure Manuals, we have found their professional recommendations relevant and timely. We always depend upon them to deliver."

CHARTWELL SCHOOL – TPO Member Since 1997

Douglas Atkins, Executive Director

"Chartwell School is a non-profit that has experienced steady growth and development over the span of 25 years. Navigating through the often-tumultuous waters of human resources for the past ten years is something that TPO has done with excellence and precision. Knowing that answers, advice and support are only a phone call or e-mail away has truly made me feel as if our HR department is just down the hall. The staff is always professional, knowledgeable, accessible as well as personable. We have come to think of Jill, Robert, Melissa and the entire TPO staff as an extension of our team. They have taken time to get to know our organization and the population we serve. This understanding has helped TPO more effectively serve Chartwell and meet our needs. We value the many years of dedicated service TPO has provided with appreciation."

CHISPA – TPO Member Since 2003 (Client since 1995)

Alfred Diaz-Infante, CEO

“As a nonprofit organization with 60 employees between CHISPA and two subsidiaries, a construction company and a property management company that is covered under a collective bargaining agreement, we have had some challenging and unique human resource issues over the years. TPO staff has listened to our concerns, served as a sounding board, and offered practical advice and solutions to each situation that has arisen.

TPO has also been a great source of information and training for our employees and management staff, from the mandatory Harassment & Discrimination training to basic labor law (California Employment Essentials) for supervisors and management training (Management Excellence Series). Whether assisting with special projects such as harassment investigations, revision of policies, compensation studies of similar organizations, or providing training and consulting services, Jill, Robert and the TPO staff have provided an invaluable service that is greatly appreciated.”
 

FOUR SISTERS INNS – TPO Member Since 1993

Shelley Post Claudel, President

"As an organization with 15 different locations spread across two states, our human resources needs are both unique and challenging. TPO has provided us with a coordinated and comprehensive approach to addressing this situation. Additionally the management team has greatly benefited from the training seminars, including those offered in a large group format with other companies and particularly those customized to address our particular issues.

TPO has walked us through a variety of diverse employee situations over the years, using an effective combination of sound HR advice, practical solutions and a little humor. Jill, Robert and their entire team have always "been there" for us, to listen and advise, and we are very appreciative!"