EMEND Management Consulting Inc.
Founded in 2000 by CEO and Managing Director Ellie Maggio, EMEND Management Consulting Inc. is Canada’s leading boutique HR consulting firm. We specialize in both designing and implementing high performance strategies and programs pertaining to Human Resources, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Talent Management, and Employee Rewards and Recognition.
EMEND’s strength and specialty lies in its ability to tailor its services to the needs of its clients. Unlike large consulting firms, EMEND is a boutique that partners with every client in a flexible and customized manner. Through a consultative approach, we work with our clients to determine the scope, direction, and processes necessary to become a high-performing organization. EMEND’s fresh perspective on Human Resources and Compensation boosts your efforts to improve your bottom line, your ability to implement business strategies, and empowers you to positively and directly impact employee performance.
EMEND provides integrated compensation and Human Resource management solutions to organizations across industry sectors. EMEND has worked with organizations of different sizes and in various industries such as retail, financial, manufacturing, insurance, health care, high-tech, automotive, restaurant services, professional services and telecommunications.
EMEND consults with employers to address various groups including: executives, boards, management, sales, marketing, operations, finance, IT, engineering, knowledge workers, specialists, production, etc. EMEND has international clients who are headquartered in North America. Our office is located in Toronto, Canada with partners across North America.
Ellie Maggio, CEO and Managing Director
Ellie A. Maggio has over 20 years of management consulting experience specializing in designing and implementing performance and reward programs. During her consulting career, Ellie’s corporate roles have included being a Principal with Mercer Human Resources Consulting and a Rewards Management Practice Leader with Towers Perrin.
Ellie specializes in providing innovative business solutions on Compensation and Human Resource management issues for clients across industry sectors. Her work is primarily with mid-size and large organizations in the private sector.
Ellie is an author and speaker on Compensation and Human Resource management issues. She has appeared on CBC Venture and CBC Business World. She is a current member of Strategic Capability Network and WorldatWork; and a past member of SHRM, HRPAO and HRPS. Ellie spent many years as a volunteer board member with WorldatWork; and is currently a peer reviewer of articles. Ellie was a frequent contributor to Profit Magazine’s Decision Board and a contributing author to a bestselling book entitled “Re-inventing HR”. Ellie has been a board member of various not-for-profit organizations.
Ellie received her B.A. (Hon.) in Public Policy & Administration from York University and the University of Quebec (Trois-Rivières); and a Masters of Human Resources Management (MHRM) from York University.
Client Testimonials
“I have known Ellie Maggio, President of EMEND, for many years and have worked with her on various HR/Compensation assignments and speaking engagements. Ellie has a track record of helping organizations solve HR / Compensation management challenges. She develops strong relationships with her clients, focuses on understanding client needs and implements customized solutions that work.”
Managing Director, Human Resources RBC Capital Markets
“We have been working with EMEND Consulting over the past five years on various compensation projects. This firm has delivered time & time again professional, comprehensive and timely business solutions in the area of compensation for our business.”
VP Human Resources, Newell Rubbermaid
“EMEND Consulting group helped us design a customized performance management program that was realistic and simple to implement for our unique business environment. I found EMEND offered us the advantage of working with a small boutique firm while also offering us the advantage of Ellie’s vast experience and knowledge acquired throughout her career in dealing companies with diversified employee demographics and business interests. I found Ellie’s approach to be realistic and customized to our business environment and reflects an approach that is based on providing value to the customer in providing solutions to today’s business challenges.”
VP Human Resources, Citadel
“One of Ellie’s strengths is her superior customer service. I can always depend on Ellie to do more than just deliver results… she ensures that I get value from my investment.”
AVP Director Compensation, Scotiabank
“I have worked with Ellie on various projects since the early 90’s and have been impressed with her incredibly high standards of performance and personal values. Ellie has distinguished herself as a true compensation professional in our chosen discipline of Total Rewards.”
Director of Compensation, Pepsi-QTG