About Us
We boost employee retention, engagement, and performance through human centred learning and development that builds essential leadership, management and people skills.
What We're All About
At Nu Era Talent Development Group, we help companies create workplaces where people want to stay, grow and fully contribute. We design employee programs that create real human connection, not just checkboxes, dashboards or HR platforms.
We know that technology has its place. It can streamline repetitive tasks and make administration easier, but it can’t replace the moments that truly matter: the mentoring conversations, the thoughtful welcome or the recognition that shows someone’s effort is valued. Those are the moments that make employees feel seen, supported and connected. At the end of the day, people don’t stay for dashboards, they stay for cultures where they feel they belong.
Our Approach
Our approach is collaborative and flexible. Whether you want us fully hands on or simply working as a guiding partner, we come alongside you to provide solutions and create programs that are scalable, measurable and built to last.
We engage the right specialists for each project, tailoring their involvement to your needs. With our combined years of experience, we bring deep expertise to providing solutions and developing employee programs that suit your organization’s unique goals and challenges.
Ronnalee McSweeney, Principal
Throughout her career, Ronnalee has built programs that connect high performers with seasoned leaders, creating powerful mentoring relationships that spark growth, confidence and clarity. One of her proudest achievements was launching Canada’s first national mentoring and professional development program to retain and advance female lawyers, which became a model for what’s possible when you design with both purpose and people in mind.
This work provided Ronnalee with a front row seat to what true belonging in the workplace looks like. It shaped her belief that engagement isn’t just about perks, it’s about connection, trust and feeling valued. Today, Ronnalee specializes in helping companies reduce employee turnover and strengthen their culture through mentoring, effective onboarding and meaningful recognition, creating workplaces where people thrive and choose to stay.
Ronnalee has partnered with dozens of companies to support their rising talent, those with the potential to lead, innovate and drive lasting impact. She has learned what it takes not just to develop individuals, but also to build ecosystems that fuel performance, deepen commitment and grow with the business.
Ronnalee founded Nu Era Talent Development Group to help companies become more intentional in their approach to building cultures where people feel connected from day one and thrive both personally and professionally. When onboarding, mentoring and recognition are seamlessly integrated, we empower employees to contribute sooner, develop goals that align with company objectives, grow as leaders and stay deeply engaged over the long term.
Mark Higginbottom, Associate
Mark is best known for being an attentive listener and for his sound judgment. He loves a challenge and is driven by solutions to problems that are quantifiable and impact people and organizations in significant ways. With close to three decades of accounting and project management experience in the corporate and not for profit sectors, Mark brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table when helping companies create solutions for attracting and keeping awesome people – keeping the bigger picture of cost control and maximizing employee performance at the forefront of all of his recommendations.
Clients rely on Mark for providing solutions supported by technology and for his patient demeanor and strategic approach to training team members. Mark balances the work he loves with cycling, traveling and paddling the pristine waters of Vancouver Island.
Our Commitments
We Listen First
Every organization has it’s own story. We take the time to understand your people, culture and your goals before offering solutions.
We Collaborate Always
We work with you, not just for you. We build programs and offer solutions that reflect your values, goals and priorities.
We Keep It Real
We provide honest insights and practical advice. No jargon. No fluff. We offer clarity and direction to move you forward.
We Deliver with Integrity
You can count on us to follow through, maintain confidentiality, uphold the trust you place in us.