A talent services consulting firm.

Attract, Select, & Retain the Right Talent.

Not all talent is right for all organizations. We help employers identify the talent who will thrive in their unique environment.

Our customized strategies and plans attract, select, and retain talent, resulting in positive business results.

Services
Meritage Talent Solutions
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Talent is at the Core of Your Organization.

Comprehensive solutions designed to align talent strategies with business results.

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Attract

Attract Talent Aligned to Your Values and Environment

Talent attraction makes your organization a top-choice employer for the right candidates. It clearly defines your values and shares what it takes to thrive in your environment. Not every skilled candidate is a good fit. An effective talent attraction strategy focuses on appealing to those who are.

Select

Select Candidates by Competencies and Skills

Effective and comprehensive talent selection strategies evaluate and select candidates who possess both the skills for the job and the competencies that align with your organization’s values. Those candidates stay longer and have a long-term impact on business outcomes.

Retain

Retain Employees Through Effective Engagement

Keep the most impactful employees for your organization's future. Unplanned turnover of critical employees impacts the organization's bottom line. Strategic programs, strong leadership, and daily interactions improve talent retention.

Enable

Enable the Strategies with Optimized Technology

When implemented and fully optimized, the right technology and tools enable hiring leaders, managers, and HR staff to attract, select, and retain the right talent. Identifying where AI and other solutions can create an advantage for your organization is crucial in today’s market.

About Us

Trusted Expertise. Clear Guidance. Measurable Impact.

Our founder and CEO, Kara Yarnot, helps organizations build and activate talent strategies that align with their vision and drive measurable results. Drawing on decades of experience as a practitioner, corporate executive, and consultant to both global brands and small businesses, she designs practical, actionable solutions grounded in real-world insight. Kara inspires confidence while empowering clients to achieve meaningful, lasting results.

Kara Yarnot

Our Clients Include

Testimonials

Results That Speak for Themselves

Client stories that reflect the care, expertise, and transformation we bring to every engagement

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Working with Kara has truly been a game-changer for our team. [She] took the time to really understand how we work, what we struggle with, and what we hoped the system could do for us. She didn’t just revamp our ATS—she transformed it into something that actually supports us. Now, it’s a tool we lean on every single day, and it genuinely makes our jobs easier, smoother, and so much more efficient. We’re so grateful for the care, patience, and expertise Kara brought to this project. Her impact is felt every day, and we continue to rely on her expertise as our business needs grow.
Kristin Shillingford
Kristin Shillingford
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, BigBear.ai
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Partnering with Kara has been one of the best consulting experiences of my career. She brought clarity and strategic focus to a highly complex initiative, helping us translate ambiguity into a clear direction that resonated with leaders and teams. Kara has a rare ability to simplify complexity, facilitate alignment, and elevate the work while keeping it practical and scalable.
On a personal level, she has been an exceptional partner—empathetic, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in our success. Her impact will continue to shape our sourcing strategy well beyond this project.
Monica Paul
Monica Paul
Talent Acquisition Director, PepsiCo

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