Tom Tomasula is the Senior Vice President, Executive Search with Ratliff & Taylor, Inc. He has a diverse professional background that includes 16 years of business experience in senior accounting, operations and recruiting roles.
Prior to joining Ratliff & Taylor, Inc., Tom served as a Senior Human Resources Consultant and Trainer with ERC, where his focus in both his training and consulting roles was to support organizations in effectively and efficiently attracting, selecting and keeping top performers. Before that, Tom served as the Manager of Recruiting, Staffing and Relocation for Cole Vision Corporation. During his career, Tom has been instrumental in working with a variety of organizations to create and implement successful recruiting and retention programs. Tom’s clients represent a wide range of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and financial and professional services.
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Client Testimonials
"Just when I thought I had exhausted all my efforts trying to hire "top performers", Tom gives me some new ideas! Great session!"
“Very well presented material modified specifically for this company. I definitely have better understanding. A+”
"Loved Tom's presentation - very thought-provoking and provided practical ideas/solutions for improving the way we approach recruiting." |
Tom holds a Masters of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. Tom is a former Certified Public Accountant (Inactive Status) and maintains membership in the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Tom is the Past Chairman of the Northcoast Employment Management Association, and is currently a member of the Medina SHRM chapter. He is the President of the University of Notre Dame’s Cleveland Club Alumni Association. Tom serves on the faculty of ERC’s HR University, Great Workplace Series, and Advanced Supervisory Series. Tom has a passion for helping organizations hire and retain top talent and speaks frequently on the topic at local Northeast Ohio and national business events.
Speaking Topics
Can Companies Attract Top Performers by Being Average? (Get Intentional!)
Finding top performers and retaining them continue to be one of the most critical challenges for organizations. Most companies want to attract top talent, since top performers are more productive than average employees. However, most organizations’ recruiting philosophy is one of hope – “we hope a top talent lands at our office”. Hope is not a strategy! This session will get you “On Top of Your Game” by providing the business impetus for proactively recruiting top performers, and assess whether your organization is ready to attract top performers. Tom will share the 3 I’s of Recruiting – Get Intentional, Be Immediate, and Use the Internet – to help you hire top performers.
Practical Tips to Retain Top Talent: Acceptance, Assimilation and Advancement
Discuss the importance and value of being a great workplace in order to attract top performers, and what your organization can do to retain your most important asset: your best employees. Retention starts from the first contact a candidate has with a prospective employee, and retention is impacted by an organization’s hiring process, assimilation process, and their advancement opportunities. Top performers are motivated by challenging work, increasing levels of responsibility, and career advancement. You will learn about the importance of being a great workplace, what top performers look for in a new opportunity and what motivates them in their current position, and practical ideas to retain your best employees.
Succession Planning: The Key to Retaining Top Talent
The organization with the most talent wins, right? Curious then, why most organizations fail to include succession planning as a key component of their talent management strategy. This session will provide practical guidance to start succession planning and a financially-oriented perspective on the value of succession planning for your organization’s long-term success.
Building a Business Case for HR: How you can impact the Bottom-Line
Are you seeking to be a strategic partner but can’t “get to the table”. You can’t impact your organization unless you know the key financial "drivers" of your organization and can speak the financial language of executives. This session will increase your financial acumen to build an effective HR business case to impact your company.
Attracting Great Talent Through Your Company’s Website
Did you ever consider the effect that your company website has on attracting great talent? Can candidates apply (easily) for positions? Are you selling your culture? This program shares results of a review of 1,100 company websites to help make your company website a great source of talent.
Attracting Top Talent by Being a Strategic Recruiter
Are you recruiting all the time? Do you wait for candidates to find you, or do you know the best in your industry? From sourcing to assessment to selling your firm, you’ll learn the benefits and impact of proactive recruiting so your organization wins the “war for talent”.
Benchmarking Great Workplaces: Innovative Ideas that Work for Top Rated Workplaces
Information about the programs and culture that top rated workplaces are creating to attract and retain top talent. The presentation includes leadership, employer branding, communication, and workplace policies that will help make your organization a better place to work.
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