New Website for PGPi Outplacement and Career Transition Business

PGPi launched www.outplacementcompany.net in December 2009. The new website will help more people get the outplacement and career transition help they need. 

According to Rick Galbreath, president of PGPi and Practice Leader of our Outplacement and Career Transition practices, "America needs an outplacement provider today that is truly focused on helping people in transition." "Unfortunately, too many outplacement providers today are little more than resume mills staffed by people who don't have a lot of practical experience in the industry or, more importantly, a true understanding and empathy for the people they work with." "PGPi cares for every person in transition." 

The new website will help more good companies find PGPi on the web.

Jim Grubb, PGPi operations practice leader and Lean expert, will present "Profitability and Environmental Responsibility: Lean Manufacturing Solutions in Two Shades of Green" at the Assembly Technology Expo, September 22-24, Rosemont Illinois. Topics covered will include environmentally responsible ways to improve profits; use what you learned fro Lean to organize green; and the value in being ahead of the green curve.

More information about the Expo may be obtained at www.ATExpo.com.

Jim may be contacted for information about these topics and how they may be used in your business at jim@performtogrow.com

December 2008

Performance Growth Partners Inc. Founder Featured in Inc. Magazine

Performance Growth Partners Inc. has been featured in the December 2008 issue of Inc. Magazine.

Galbreath was contacted by Inc. for his expertise in performance management for an article "How To Conduct Annual Employee Reviews," and contributed quotes about the necessity of expanding performance evaluations beyond a form and a once-a-year process, and beginning by mastering the review and pay raise before adding such incentives as bonuses.

"I am pleased to be recognized by a national publication," said Galbreath, "especially because this is such an important topic that businesses often need assistance with."

Performance Growth Partners Inc. is a full service organizational improvement firm based in Bloomington, Ill., with additional offices in Indiana and Missouri. 

December 2008

Performance Growth Partners Inc. Launches New Outplacement Web Site

Performance Growth Partners Inc. has launched a Web site dedicated to the outplacement business. Located at www.outplacementcompany.net, the site offers information to those looking for an outplacement program, plus three types of outplacement products the company offers. All products offer assistance with resume building, search tactics and interview coaching. Executive level products have more personalized attention and customized assistance.

Richard Galbreath, SPHR, president of PGPi, said, “In the current economic climate, many companies are forced to let good people go. It is the right thing to do to help them as much as possible as they search for the next opportunity.”

Performance Growth Partners Inc. is a full service organizational improvement firm based in Bloomington, Ill., with additional offices in Indiana and Missouri.

July 2008

Galbreath Quoted in Inc. Magazine Article

The just-released August 2008 issue of Inc. magazine features a pull-out guidebook featuring several pieces of advice from Performance Growth Partners Inc. founder and president Rick Galbreath, SPHR.

A human resources consultant and expert on employee handbooks, Galbreath was approached by the authors to lend his expertise to the subject.

"The employee handbook is the foundation of any business' relationship with its employees," says Galbreath, "and so many businesses, especially small businesses, don't recognize how important it is in establishing a good rapport with employees, and how much protection it can offer the business."

Galbreath encourages employers to professionally review their handbooks annually, and plan to extensively rewrite them every five years. According to Galbreath, "Employment law and regulations change so frequently you can't protect yourself fully if you don't take a close look at least once a year."

Contact him at rick@performtogrow.com to discuss your current handbook and how it can be revised to work for you even better.

September 10, 2007

Grubb Chosen to Judge Manufacturing Competition

James Grubb, partner and manufacturing and operations practice leader of PGPi, was chosen to serve as a judge in the Indiana Manufacturers Association U.S. Senate Productivity Award. This annual competition is sponsored by Indiana's senior U.S. Senator Richard Lugar. "It is an honor to be chosen," stated Grubb, "This competition truly honors the best practices in manufacturing."

The U.S. Senate Productivity Award was established to recognize and honor organizations that are using particularly effective productivity improvement techniques, practices or processes which should be shared with other organizations in the hope that they will be replicated and help contribute to national productivity improvement. The competition is held annually and is sponsored by Senator Lugar, the Indiana Manufacturers Association and the Association for Manufacturing Excellence. Both IMA and AME personnel will be available to answer questions about the award application and evaluation process for the upcoming year.

Performance Growth Partners Inc. is proud to be a member of IMA. Formed in 1901, the Indiana Manufacturers Association performs essential services for manufacturers with the goal of preserving a favorable business climate for manufacturing throughout Indiana, one of America's leading industrial states. Contact IMA at One American Square, Suite 2400, Box 82012, Indianapolis, IN 46282 and by phone at (317) 632-2474 or 1-800-462-7762.

PGPi is headquartered in Bloomington, Ill. and has satellite locations in Peoria, Ill., Muncie, Ind., and St. Louis, Mo.

July 11, 2007

Performance Growth Partners Inc. Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

July 2007 marks the seventh anniversary of the founding of Human Resources Growth Partners Inc., now doing business as Performance Growth Partners Inc.  Incorporated in July 2000, the company has grown from a single owner to a company with five partners and six associates.

"I had a goal to own a company that followed only one rule, 'Do the right thing'," said Rick Galbreath, founder and president of Performance Growth Partners Inc.  "Thanks to the many organizations and individuals who had faith in that goal, we are where we are today."

Human Resources Growth Partners Inc. began doing business as Performance Growth Partners Inc. in 2005, as a result of expansion into areas other than human resources. "While I started the company to improve the 'heartbeat' for businesses, we have included a group of talented partners who have have many areas of expertise," explained Galbreath. "We now can help improve the performance of an entire organization, always with a focus on the people."

PGPi is headquartered in Bloomington, Ill. and has satellite locations in Peoria, Ill., Muncie, Ind., and St. Louis, Mo.

June 24, 2007

Performance Growth Partners Inc. Debuts 720 Degree Review Service

Performance Growth Partners Inc. will offer 720 Degree Performance Reviews as a new and innovative service.

Richard Galbreath, SPHR, president of PGPi, says, "Businesses need to 'turn up the heat' to dominate their markets. With this kind of executive review, we can achieve just that!"

Unlike the traditional 360 degree review, where executives are evaluated not only by their superiors and subordinates, the 720 review includes a variety of outside participants to inspire change to the fundamental approach to business. Also, the review includes training on the process for all involved to obtain meaningful results, and follow-up coaching for the executive.

For more information, contact Richard Galbreath at rick@performtogrow.com, or toll-free at (877) 739-4747.

May 31, 2007

Performance Growth Partners Inc. and Advanced Rehab raise $7,333 for MDA

Thanks to over 100 participating golfers and many generous sponsors, the Muscular Dystrophy Association has extra money to send kids to camp this summer. The third annual "MDA Charity Golf Classic" golf outing, held on May 16 at Ironwood Golf Course, Normal, Illinois raised $7,333 for the MDA to help the kids affected by more than 40 neuromuscular diseases.

"We are so pleased to be able to give back to the community and a really worthwhile cause," said Rick Galbreath, president of Performance Growth Partners Inc.  "We are very fortunate to be in a position to help those who need it." PGPi partnered with Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine Services to present theis year's outing. Major sponsors included Verizon, Suzi Davis Travel and Country Insurance & Financial Services. BOB-FM was the media sponsor.

May 15, 2008 has been selected as the date for the fourth annual outing. For more information on participating or sponsoring next year's outing, e-mail rick@performtogrow.com or call (309) 664-7741.

April 3, 2006

PGPi Welcomes Patricia Greer

Performance Growth Partners Inc. welcomes Patricia Greer of Danville, Ill. as an associate in the firm. Patti specializes in team building training, and is also proficient in customer service training, conflict management training, motivation, cultural diversity instruction, low ropes training, and personality assessments. She is a certified instructor for Low Ropes Training, and is also certified to administer personality assessment instruments. She has a special interest in helping teams and coworkers learn how to get along and function productively. In addition to her training skills, Patti has a strong marketing and graphic design background and is a freelance graphic design artist. Greer earned both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. Her future plans include obtaining her Ph.D. in training and development. Patti may be contacted for consultations and training assignments through the PGPi main office at (309) 664-7741 or toll free at (877) 739-4747. Interested persons may also send e-mail to contactus@performtogrow.com