About Us

Founded in 1996, McKnight Associates, Inc. is a consulting firm of professionals with senior level human resources experience in higher education. Our team specializes in hands-on human resources consulting for colleges, universities, medical centers and organizations of all sizes.
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Our Services

JOB CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION

We view pay systems as part of an employee relation strategy adding value to organizational excellence. One that links individual and team rewards to improved performance. We encourage employee involvement and collaboration in our projects to ensure smooth transitions from traditional to new pay approaches.

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FLSA DETERMINATION TOOL "eFLSA"

As a means of addressing this complexity with a low cost, high quality solution, McKnight developed an electronic FLSA audit or eFLSA Patterned directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's FLSA Exemption Standards.

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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL FORM "ePAF"

Performance Management is a cycle of events flowing from Organizational Goals and based on Communicated Competences and Behaviors. Our Performance Management Program links pay for performance for faculty and non-faculty employees.

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FACULTY & STAFF BENEFITS SURVEY "eBenefits"

The eBenefits Survey further allows institutional decision makers to shape or tailor benefits for different groups, and to make policy decisions and budgetary decisions that are backed by hard data.

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CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY

McKnight Associates, Inc. and Baird Consulting provide a survey measurement services offered to colleges, universities, and academic medical centers.

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HR ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN

McKnight offers services that include exploration of the human resources goals of an institution and the development of new strategies with campus leadership.

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Our Clients

International Clients

United Arab Emirates University
Dubai School of Government
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Lebanese American University
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar

Recent News

10 Effortless Ways to Express Appreciation to Your Employees

In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, expressing appreciation to employees goes beyond mere formality; it is a vital practice that fosters motivation, loyalty, and a positive work environment. The value of recognizing your employees’ efforts cannot be overstated, as it directly contributes to their overall job satisfaction and the success of your organization. […]

Sep 13, 2023

How Employee Performance Evaluation Boosts Success

In the dynamic landscape of modern businesses, the role of employee performance evaluation cannot be overstated. It serves as a crucial tool for organizations to assess, improve, and leverage the potential of their workforce. Employee performance evaluation encompasses a systematic process of reviewing and measuring an employee’s job-related accomplishments and contributions. This process is pivotal […]

Sep 06, 2023

The Impact of Executive Compensation on Business Performance

Executive compensation has long been scrutinized and debated in the corporate world. How companies reward their top-level executives significantly influences business performance, shareholder value, and overall organizational success. Therefore, it is essential to understand the broader implication of executive remuneration in today’s business world. This post will explore the intricate relationship between executive compensation and […]

Aug 16, 2023

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