Cynergies Consulting
About this Executive:
Name:
Debbie Holy and Ellie Chalko
Company:
Cynergies Consulting, Inc.
Interview Topics:
Corporate and Professional Services
Region:
Region 8 - Northeast Ohio
Cynergies Consulting, Inc., dba as Cynergies Solution Group, is a privately held, nationally certified Women-Owned business headquartered in Highland Heights, Ohio. Debbie Holy and Ellie Chalko, who started Cynergies Solutions Group in 1997, attribute Cynergies' triple-digit growth rate to their unique ability to respond to their clients' technology staffing needs with best-in-class solutions.
Cynergies sources and delivers the most critical component in the technology industry – human capital. The company is dedicated to delivering the right talent, when needed, in time-sensitive environments where success depends on bringing products and services to market ahead of the competition. Cynergies leverages partners in a vast network of resources and applies proven processes so clients can operate without interruption to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
Debbie, co-owner and president, manages the company overall and directs all sales activities. With more than 25 years in information technology – including systems and application programming, consulting sales management, and human resources – she gives clients the security of a widely experienced, hands-on consultant both during and after the sales process. Her dual-degree in marketing and management is from John Carroll University.
Ellie, co-owner and executive vice president, is responsible for Cynergies' business operations and manages all recruiting and resource efforts. She has more than 25 years of experience in operations management including customer service management, information systems and technology operations. Ellie holds a bachelor's degree from Xavier University.
Debbie and Ellie shared with me how their company has benefited from encouraging a positive work:life balance for their employees.
Q: Given your backgrounds in human resources and operations management, what business benefits do you feel your business realizes from having employees who achieve a positive work:life balance?
A: We compete for great employees along with several other technology firms. We've learned that good pay is not the only factor that top talent is looking for. These folks realize that having a career that lets them balance life and work is crucial.
We've implemented many health and finance benefits for our field consultants that give them peace of mind. In addition, we have benefit programs for our home office staff that provide added flexibility. As a company, we've realized many benefits:
Furthermore, cost savings are realized in lower absenteeism, lower turnover and reduced onboarding expenses. In addition, Cynergies is a three-time winner of the NorthCoast 99 Award, which recognizes 99 great places for top talent to work in Northeast Ohio.
Q: You mentioned experience recruiting for new talent. In addition to the benefits you mentioned about work:life balance, why do you believe these new recruits choose Ohio?
A: We've recruited people to come to Ohio for jobs over the past 10 years, and a majority of them have stayed because there is so much to offer here. From affordable housing, to a variety of professional sports and cultural activities, and to ease of traveling, Ohio offers many benefits that new recruits realize when looking at Ohio.
Q: What do you believe are the most unique things about Ohio that you share with others?
A: What we believe makes Ohio unique is the diverse choice in places to live and variety of activities to choose from. The state has cities with world-renowned arts, professional sports and world-class medical care, and within driving distance are rural areas with unique crafts and foods.
At one end of Ohio is a beautiful lake with its many activities and at the other is the Ohio River with its rich history – and in between are beautiful inland lakes and rivers.
Ohio is a great place to raise a family, and at the same time, a great place to live and work with opportunities and entertainment for families and young people just starting out.
The state even has a diverse climate. Winters offer plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. Summers can be spent by the water, in the city or even at one of the state's famous amusement parks. And, autumn offers some of the most beautiful scenery.