MEET ACUMEN HR SOLUTIONS ltd.

With over 60 years of award winning HR experience, Acumen HR Solutions Ltd. brings seasoned knowledge to help you make the right decisions for the culture and future of your organization.

PATTY TRACY CPHR

PRESIDENT

Patty Tracy is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources with more than 40 years of HR Generalist management experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Her experience ranges from managing difficult office closures due to government cutbacks through to assisting municipal governments build their HR program from the ground up.

Possessing a high degree of business and HR acumen, Patty has earned a reputation for stepping into the most challenging of circumstances and getting the job done quickly and correctly the first time.

Caroline Grewcutt MA

ASSOCIATE

With 20 years experience in the Human Resources field in both Canada and Scotland, Caroline has a proven track record as an HR Generalist. Caroline gained her Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP) in 2008. Highly organized with a strong work ethic, Caroline believes strongly in people potential and consistently delivers a personal, dedicated and professional approach, building positive working relationships with individuals and companies to provide realistic and sustainable HR solutions.


  • The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' National Code of Ethics identifies and outlines the standards of behaviour relating to fairness, justice, truthfulness, and social responsibility. As HR Practitioners we abide by those requirements as listed below:

    Competence
    Maintain competence in carrying out professional responsibilities and provide services in an honest and diligent manner.Ensure that activities engaged in are within the limits of one’s knowledge, experience and skill.When providing services outside one’s level of competence, or the profession, the necessary assistance must be sought so as not to compromise professional responsibility.

    Legal Requirements
    Adhere to any statutory acts, regulation or by-laws which relate to the field of human resources management, as well as all civil and criminal laws, regulations and statutes that apply in one’s jurisdiction.Not knowingly or otherwise engage in or condone any activity or attempt to circumvent the clear intention of the law.

    Dignity in the Workplace
    Support, promote and apply the principles of human rights, equity, dignity and respect in the workplace, within the profession and in society as a whole. 

    Balancing Interests
    Strive to balance organizational and employee needs and interests in the practice of the profession.

    Confidentiality
    Hold in strict confidence all confidential information acquired in the course of the performance of one’s duties, and not divulge confidential information unless required by law and/or where serious harm is imminent.

    Conflict of Interest
    Either avoid or disclose a potential conflict of interest that might influence or might be perceived to influence personal actions or judgments.

    Professional Growth and Support of Other Professionals
    Maintain personal and professional growth in human resources management by engaging in activities that enhance the credibility and value of the profession.

    • The Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR) designation is a nationally recognized level of achievement within the field of human resources.  It reflects a conviction that the professional practice of human resources management can safeguard the interests of employers, employees, and the business community.  The designation represents continuing recognition of the bearer's professionalism. 

    • The Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) is a not-for-profit association representing more than 5,500 members encompassing CEOs, Directors of HR, consultants, educators, students, HR generalists, and small-business owners. The HRMA is committed to providing leadership in HR excellence, is the foremost professional association in the business of people.