Testimonials

“We partnered with Janine and the Drake 3 system to reduce turnover. Janine immediately identified ways that we could hire the right person, the first time, thus reducing our turnover rate. She helped us reach our goal by identifying the type of employees who meet our definition of a quality employee, teaching our directors how to look for these types of employees in the interviewing process and training them how to interview based on past behaviors. She also evaluated our processes and helped us identify areas that we can utilize our systems to determine from the start if the employee will be a good fit for us. We successfully reduced turnover by 40% so far. While many factors and individuals contributed to this effort we give a great deal of the credit to Janine and the Drake 3 system.”
Deb Ellis
Director of Operations
Elder Innovations Senior Living Solutions

“We utilize the Drake P3 system for many different facets within our business.  This system has exceptional tools for recruiting, coaching as well as teambuilding.  We’ve had many successes and this is an integral part of people and talent processes.  Janine is a great resource and asset to our team.  Her knowledge of business strategies, organizational development as well as the system has provided additional insight in attaining our initiatives.  We want to continue attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry and our partnership is making that a reality.  As a service provider, it’s all about our people and the culture.  Her professionalism, integrity, passion and overall customer service really mirrors our company values.”
Jamie Nenahlo
Director, Employee Services
The Boldt Company

“Janine’s expertise was instrumental in achieving a strategic objective within our company. She led a project to complete a job analysis for key positions. She worked with us to develop the scope, task, and timelines required to meet our goal. She ensured all relevant data was received and correlated. After compiling the data she facilitated a focus group with our leadership team to present the information and finalize a competency profile for each position. As a result of completing the job analysis we identified four core organizational competencies and implemented competency-based performance appraisals. Janine also developed competency-based job descriptions, job profiles, and customized interview guides. Throughout this process Janine educated our managers on how the Drake P3 system assists in all aspects of associate development starting with recruiting and following through their career with the company. Thank you, JS Performance Strategies, in helping our company clarify job performance expectations in a relevant and consistent format!”
Cassie Petty
Vice President, Human Resources and Quality Assurance
Standard Electric Supply Co.

“Janine has been instrumental in helping us implement a systematic approach to hiring and selection using the Drake P3 System. This new approach has significantly enhanced the quality of our hires allowing us to deliver on our brand promise of world class service. In addition, her insight and hands-on consulting approach helped us shift to a pay-for-performance culture, which has a positive impact on our company.”
Ron Whitt
CEO
ChemRite CoPac

“Janine was the ultimate professional in facilitating our  team-building session. She clearly defined our goals after an initial discussion and helped to prep each of the participants to ensure a successful outcome on the day of our group meeting. Each member of our group learned more about each other, how our perceptions affect communication styles, and what we can do to improve relationships. The experience has helped our team’s cohesion tremendously.”
Leslie Prevish
Trek Women Brand Manager
Trek Bikes

“Working with Janine was incredibly valuable! She was able to quickly understand our needs and design a custom Drake training program to help us better use the system for the development of our Partners. Not only was her design well thought out, she also implemented it flawlessly in the half-day program. She was able to keep our leaders engaged and prompted us to take the learning forward by committing to action items.”
Sarah Heronymus Rolfs
Organizational Development Manager
Direct Supply, Inc.

“I’ve worked with Janine in the capacities of external consultant and internal customer at a regional insurance brokerage and technology company. Janine has a wealth of knowledge in performance management, strategic alignment, organizational development, recruitment and selection and general human resources management. She has years of experience and a refined sense for understanding and executing the connection of corporate strategies and objectives with improved employee behavior and engagement. She’s not satisfied until she exceeds goals and expectations. I highly recommend Janine Smith and JS Performance Strategies.”
Candy Underwood
Human Resources
Assurant Health

“I have worked with Janine since 2007 utilizing the Drake P3 System. We brought Janine on to help enhance our hiring process. She provided us with tools to identify job competencies that are important to each job and helped us focus on these competencies during interviews, coaching and when conducting performance appraisals.  She spent the time necessary so that we understood “best practices” and helped us implement her recommendations within MSI General. Janine is very professional and ‘knows her stuff’ when it comes to helping a company in their hiring and employee evaluation process.”
Don Frost
Vice President Design
MSI General

“When asked to assist with improving communication and relationships within our organization, Janine provided valuable guidance. Janine’s recommendations are based on the personality traits that each individual possesses along with an understanding of how those personality traits affect both communication style and motivational needs. Janine’s advice is insightful and her recommendations are easily implemented. I am happy that we have chosen Janine Smith to provide these services.”
Paul Bielinski
Chief Operating Officer
Bielinski Homes

“Janine did an excellent job facilitating a workshop with my team and I. She easily gained the group’s trust and expertly led us through a process of self and group discovery. The team came away stronger and excited about being more open and supportive of each other. Janine exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend her!”
Susan Kerr
Manager, Training – Patient Financial Services
Aurora Health Care

“Janine is a wonderful training facilitator. She was able to conduct training for over 800 employees in two days! Janine can work with any personality and level of competence. Our employees were engaged and attentive during the training. I would highly recommend her for future training opportunities.”
Jennifer Montoya
AVP, Staff and Recruiting Coordinator
Texas-based Bank

“In the consulting work that Janine has done with our company, she has always provided excellent content and delivery to the high satisfaction of our participants. Employees frequently ask “when is Janine coming back?” It’s been a great relationship!”
Director
Milwaukee-based Technology Company