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Brett Addis
Director
brett.addis@mossadams.com
(206) 834-8789
My Profile

Industry Expertise

Communications & Media Life Sciences Manufacturing & Consumer Products Not-for-Profit Technology Tribal & Gaming

Practice Focus

Human Capital Advisory

Biography

Brett has worked in human capital management consulting and several disciplines of HR since 1997. Over the course of his career, Brett has worked across multiple industries leveraging his human capital experience to partner with global HR organizations through their process, technology, and people transformations.

Brett guides clients through their business and HR digital transformations, improving customer experiences, operational efficiency, and team performance. He has successfully devised and implemented transformational strategies while reducing operational expenses, improving enterprise processes, and building top-tier teams across a wide variety of professional disciplines.

As a respected thought leader, Brett shares his knowledge at conferences and events at both regional and national levels.

Prior to joining Moss Adams, Brett held various leadership roles throughout his career in diverse industries, including technology, professional services, and financial services.

External Publications

  • Talent Acquisition Strategies for Human Capital Management (Health Care News Site, June 2023)
  • The Future of Work (Forbes, March 2021)
  • Use Workforce Planning to Build a Lean Organization (Talent Management, June 2014)
  • Change Management & Technology Deployment (IHRIM, Volume 2, Number 3, June–July 2011)
  • The Morphing Face of Talent Acquisition (Talent Management Magazine, February 2011)

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • Culture: Envision What’s Next
    (Women’s Energy Conference, April 2024)
  • Future of Total Rewards and Executive Compensation
    (American Institute of Architects Event, April 2024)
  • Future of Total Rewards and Executive Compensation
    (Agribusiness Cooperative Event, April 2024)
  • Next Generation Workforce Trends
    (Moss Adams Human Capital Event, January 2024)
  • Shifting the Mindset from Acquisition to Access
    (SAP Pacific Northwest Customer Event, November 2023)
  • Next Generation Talent Trends
    (Moss Adams Human Capital Event, November 2023)
  • Strategies for Fiscal Sponsors to Navigate the Post Pandemic Era
    (National Network of Fiscal Sponsors (NNFS) Conference, November 2023)
  • Taking on Today’s Workforce Challenges
    (P2F2 Conference, October 2023)
  • Become an Employer of Choice by Developing Leaders
    (CFMA Lone Star Conference, October 2023)
  • Becoming an Employer of Choice by Developing Leaders
    (Finance Operations Administration Group Conference, September 2023)

Professional Affiliations

  • Founding Member, Executive Council Network
  • Member, Human Capital Institute
  • Member, SHRM Executive Network
  • Member, Finance, Administration & Operations Group (FAOG)

Education

  • BS, pre-law, Fairmont State University
  • Organization Design Certificate, University of Southern California
  • Strategic Workforce Planning Certificate, Human Capital Institute

Insights from Brett Addis

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Navigating Overhead Functions in Mission-Driven Organizations
Improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency when you have a clear understanding of your overhead functions.
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The Power of Recognition: Building an Engaged Workforce
Build an engaged, productive workforce when you implement strategies to boost employee satisfaction and workplace culture.
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Boost Employee Performance with a Strategic Rewards & Recognition Program
Learn how Rewards & Recognition programs boost morale and productivity, and how to implement one in your organization.
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Drive Organizational Success with Effective Change Management
Position your organization for long-term success with insights into effective change management and how it’s implemented.
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Inspire a Thriving Workforce by Providing a Proper Work-Life Balance
Help your employees to unlock their fullest potential by encouraging a thriving and productive work environment. Learn more.
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Corporate Foundation Staffing: Attract Talent with a Competitive Differentiator
Attract and retain skilled and mission-driven talent when you develop corporate foundation staffing recruitment strategies.
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Create an Organization of Change Makers
Manage transitions with confidence when you create a culture that embraces change as a growth opportunity.
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Navigate the Future of Work: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Discover strategies to attract and keep top talent by adapting to a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
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Human Resources Maturity Assessment: Your Competitive Advantage
Use an HR maturity assessment to see how HR aligns with strategic goals, uncover strengths and weaknesses, and take action.
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Employee Benefit Plans: Lessons and Strategies for Success
Explore lessons learned from 2023 plan year audits, total reward strategies to enhance the employee experience, and more.
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Why Digital Transformation is Essential and How AI Drives Its Success
Gain insights into what digital transformation is, how AI contributes and best practices for implementing it successfully.
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2024 Private Foundation Conference:
Day One, Morning Sessions
Explore topics to help you navigate your private foundation’s financial and operational complexity at our annual virtual conference.
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Emerging Power and Utilities Workforce Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Overcome workforce challenges with insight into emerging trends impacting the power and utilities industry.
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Workforce Planning: How to Predict Talent Needs
Elevate your organization with a strategic plan to find the right talent for your team.
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How Different Types of AI Can Support HR and Human Capital Management
Streamline HR processes and enhance decision-making with the right artificial intelligence tools. Learn more.
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Develop Leaders to Become an Employer of Choice
Increase your employee retention and engagement by developing leadership training programs and growth strategies. Learn more.
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Elevating Work: Human Resources Trends for 2024
Learn how HR departments can help the workforce realign priorities toward a more sustainable future.
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Build—and Keep—a Better Workforce with a Total Rewards Strategy
Build (and keep) a better workforce with a total rewards strategy to create a competitive compensation program. Learn more.
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Improve Outcomes with Effective Performance Management
Conducting performance reviews can help your organization reach company goals and properly compensate employees. Learn more.
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Rethink Performance Management to Serve Your Employees—and Your Organization
Learn the shifting perspective of performance management that favors continuous feedback over midyear and year-end reviews.
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Become an Employer of Choice by Developing Leaders
Developing leaders who meet the needs and expectations of the workforce can attract —and keep—top talent.
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Modernize Your HR Technology for Your Mid-Market Enterprise
Human resources cloud technology can help support your organization and its workforce. Learn more.
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Private Foundation Conference: Day One, AM Session
Explore topics to help you navigate your private foundation’s financial and operational complexity at our annual conference.
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Private Foundation Conference: Day One, PM Session
Explore topics to help you navigate your private foundation’s financial and operational complexity at our annual conference.
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Human Capital Management FAQ
People are the most valuable asset of an organization. Learn how human capital management can help attract and retain talent.
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Drive Digital Strategy and Transformation for HR
Modernizing your human resources department can help drive business objectives. Learn more in our webcast.
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Strategies to Mitigate Common Workplace Challenges
Explore the top workforce challenges impacting the public sector and how to take proactive steps to combat them.
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Webcast
HR Assessment for Food & Beverage Companies
Our human capital advisory services can help transform your organization’s human resources department. Learn details.
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Talent Acquisition Strategies for Human Capital Management
The value of human capital lies in the value you offer employees. Address issues like staff shortages and burnout.
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The Perfect Alignment: The Future of Work and Strategic Workforce Planning
Learn more about the future of work and workforce planning, as well as related challenges and potential solutions.
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Common Workforce Trends in 2023 and How Human Resources Can Navigate Them
Human resources face challenges in talent acquisition and retention and the future of work going into 2023 and beyond.
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How to Overcome Obstacles to Achieve HR Transformation
HR transformation can improve the processes and functionality of your organization from the ground up. Learn details.
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Critical Workforce Trends in 2023
Explore top workforce trends and learn how your organization can grow or maintain your competitive edge in the market.
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