Your Partner in Connecting Better Experiences to Better Outcomes
We believe a thriving business starts with a thriving workforce.
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As an organizational development consulting firm, Elev8 Workforce Solutions, LLC, helps human resources, operations, and executive leaders reshape their systems and processes to elevate the employee experience as a key business driver. Our work is grounded in the belief that when people are elevated through meaningful experiences, organizations accelerate their path to success.
Our Vision
We envision a future where organizations prioritize their people above all else, recognizing that the ultimate path to customer delight and business success lies in enhancing positive employee experiences.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide practical, research-based solutions that help leaders view their organization through the lens of its most valuable asset—its people—and adjust operations to optimize success at every stage of the employee life cycle.
Our Values
Bold, yet Kind
We aren’t afraid to take big swings and push boundaries, aiming for innovation and impact. And yet, we aim to do so with empathy and consideration for people. We’re disruptive without being destructive.
Respectfully Curious
We are eager to understand, to ask questions, and to dig deeper without being intrusive or judgmental. Balancing intellectual exploration with interpersonal awareness is at the core of what we do.
Accountable to Results
We are reliable and follow through with our responsibilities, ensuring the right systems are in place for every person to maximize performance and achieve goals.
Fail Forward
We are open to new ways of thinking and doing, even if they fail. Failure is a critical part of growth and innovation, and we welcome the lessons learned to propel us forward in pursuit of excellence.
An Eye toward the Future
At Elev8 Workforce Solutions, the journey has only just begun. We believe the next era of organizational success will be defined by how deeply companies connect their business outcomes to the lived experiences of their people.
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At the heart of Elev8’s identity is a compelling brand that signals both clarity and innovation. The name “Elev8” is a play on the word elevate, reflecting the company’s goal to raise workforce performance and culture to a higher level. The number 8 serves as a promise of what’s ahead: a proprietary framework in development that will bring structure and clarity to the complex connection between employee experience and organizational performance.
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Founder Marlia Fontaine-Weisse is advancing this vision through doctoral research in Organizational Psychology, exploring how eight dimensions of employee experience—Leadership, Learning, Strategy, Communication, Teamwork, Technology, Wellbeing, and Community—shape not only thriving workplaces but also resilient, future-ready organizations. This research will fuel the creation of a scalable, research-driven model that helps organizations reimagine the employee lifecycle as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and enduring success.
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Our vision is bold yet simple: when organizations elevate their people, they don’t just achieve success, they accelerate it.
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Panelist for the Albany Business Review’s “Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce Presented by Walrath Recruiting” event held on January 15, 2025
Executive Profile
Marlia Fontaine-Weisse, CDP, is a strategic leader with more than 14 years of experience designing scalable workforce solutions that connect employee experience to organizational success. She has held senior leadership roles across healthcare, technology, and consulting, where she spearheaded initiatives in learning strategy, organizational development, and culture transformation. Her expertise spans building competency frameworks, leading enterprise-wide DEI efforts, and designing learning ecosystems that drive measurable performance outcomes.
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A recognized thought leader, Marlia has shared her expertise as a panelist for events hosted by the Albany Business Review and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Organization, and as a conference speaker at DevLearn and getWITit’s WITCON. She is also a published author in Learning Solutions Magazine and serves on the Board of Directors for the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Psychology, Marlia combines research-based insights with practical solutions to help organizations elevate people and accelerate success.