Talent Advisory Attracting and retaining top talent in an optimal organizational structure to drive your business Protiviti is dedicated to helping clients ensure they have the right people with the right skills to achieve their short and long-term business objectives. Through strategic recruitment and talent management, we enhance employee retention and overall satisfaction. Our streamlined recruitment process enables us to quickly fill numerous open positions, while our comprehensive talent and skills data provide clients with valuable insights for informed decision-making. Right people, right skills—driving business success. No Audio ⏸ Survey July 22, 2026 12 min read The AI-People Conundrum: Learning to Lead, Not Lag | AI Pulse - Vol.5 Learn how organizations are preparing for AI with insights on workforce transformation, AI maturity, HR readiness and business value creation in Protiviti’s AI Pulse Survey Vol. 5. Read more Talent Advisory Services Our consulting experts provide solutions tailored to your organization’s unique needs in the following areas: Pro Briefcase Organizational Design & Effectiveness We help you to maximize the contribution of the workforce by providing leading-practice organizational design recommendations that align with the organization’s goals and enhance overall performance and competitiveness. Pro Building office Skills Assessment & Development Helping you evaluate your workforce's proficiency in essential areas related to their roles and advising on talent management strategies to continue to develop the workforce. Pro Document Consent Activity Analysis & Staffing Recommendations Helping you to understand time spent across workforce activities and develop strategies to streamline workflows, uncover efficiencies, and provide overall staffing recommendations. Pro Document Files Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning We help you to understand current and future workforce needs to align hiring strategies with business objectives and ensure the right talent is in place to meet evolving demands and potential succession plans. Pro Briefcase Talent Marketing We guide you to effectively implement talent marketing strategies, helping you showcase your employer brand and value proposition to attract and retain top talent. Pro Document Stack Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution Helping you to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to provide an effective onboarding process and ensure a top-tier candidate experience for incoming talent. Leadership Fran Maxwell Fran Maxwell, Global CHRO Team and People & Change Leader, brings to Protiviti more than 21 years of experience in human resources and change management consulting. He is based in Phoenix.Before joining Protiviti in 2021, Fran held progressive leadership roles at ... Learn More Kimberly Lanier Kimberly Lanier is a Managing Director in our People Advisory & Organizational Change Segment. In this role, she is responsible for leading the Human Capital Reporting segment of HR Transformation. Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in HR, Performance and ... Learn More Featured insights Top Risks 2027: Executive Perspectives & Growth Opportunities SURVEY 9 min read Measuring the AI Value Equation for Microsoft Copilot BLOG 4 min read It’s the End of HR as We Know It BLOG 5 min read From AI Ambition to Measurable Impact: Why a Bottoms-Up Approach Is Reshaping Enterprise Value BLOG 5 min read The talent advantage: Does your organization have it? 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It involves advising on best practices in organizational design and effectiveness, skills assessment and development and strategic workforce planning—including considerations for agentic AI. What is the role of organizational structure in talent management? + Organizational structure plays a crucial role in talent advisory by defining clear roles and responsibilities, facilitating efficient communication and supporting career progression. These elements are essential for attracting, developing and retaining skilled employees as part of a broader talent advisory strategy. How does talent advisory impact business outcomes? + Effective talent advisory directly influences business outcomes by ensuring the right talent is in place to drive performance, innovation and growth. By aligning talent strategies with business goals, talent advisory helps organizations maintain a strong competitive edge in the market. What does a talent advisor do? + A talent advisor delivers strategic services by partnering with leadership to align workforce capabilities with business goals. They support organizational design, assess and develop skills, analyze staffing needs, lead workforce planning, shape employer branding and optimize talent acquisition. Through talent advisory, they ensure the right talent is in place to drive performance and growth. Why is workforce planning important in talent advisory? + Workforce planning is a foundational element of talent advisory. It helps organizations identify current and future talent needs, align hiring with business objectives and ensure succession readiness—supporting long-term success and resilience. How does talent advisory support employer branding? + Talent advisory includes talent marketing strategies that enhance employer branding by defining and communicating the organization’s value proposition. This helps attract and retain top talent by showcasing culture, growth opportunities and meaningful employee experiences.