LMK Associates/Sensible Human Resources Consulting
Linda Konstan 303-722-8525 (Linda@LindaKonstan.com)
Can you afford to be out of compliance with employment laws, risking employee litigation and stiff government penalties up to $100 per day per incident?
Employment law is the most regulated aspect of business – it’s complicated, difficult to understand and takes time out of your busy day. How can you take care of all the peripheral, yet required, issues and still stay focused on your business?
Linda Konstan and Sensible HR Consulting can be your on-call HR staff or the extra help your HR department needs to meet your Human Resources demands and challenges. 25 years of HR experience has left me "combat trained" to deal with all the details and strategies. My up-to-the-minute knowledge, common sense, practical problem-solving expertise, nationwide contacts, and fresh point of view can help you:
- Develop or revise employee policies, procedures and handbooks.
- Conduct audits of the Human Resources department or function.
- Wade through boring but required technical legislation and keep updated and in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Explore innovative benefit and compensation plans to attract and retain valued employees.
- Terminate an employee or prepare thoughtfully for a reduction-in-force.
- Create training programs on Title VII (sexual harassment, discrimination, etc.).
- Avoid employee litigation by coaching managers and developing fair yet business savvy policies and procedures.
- Find HR research for benchmarking purposes.
EXECUTIVE TEAM STRATEGY, PLANNING, EXECUTION
It worked for these business leaders. It'll work for you!
It worked for these business leaders. It'll work for you!
"Linda is one of the most knowledgeable HR executives I’ve ever met and worked with. She has proved invaluable in providing human resources’ legal guidance during a number of critical times. She is extremely affable and her perspective on key issues and how to best resolve situations is always straightforward."
— Andre Marciano, SVP, Group Communications Planning Director, Zenith Media
“Linda's excellent knowledge of HR-related subjects in addition to her outstanding ability to solve problems of considerable complexity outside of HR is why I rate her as the finest HR professional that I've worked with in my 35 year career. In addition to the time she reported to me in my capacity as CEO of NHCCU, I've continued to hire her as a consultant at other firms.”
— Tom Gressman, former CEO of New Horizons Community Credit Union
"Linda is one of the best HR professionals I have ever encountered. She brings both breadth and depth to her work, ably balancing the needs of the business and its management with those of the employee. She is intelligent, flexible, committed and creative in her work. She also brings a deep sensitivity and boundless humor to all her interactions. I trust her implicitly. I very much hope I have the opportunity to work with Linda again."
— Gail Andersen, COO, Strategic Programs, Inc.
"Linda Konstan is a consummate human resource professional who came to our company to fix what was broken and build what we needed. In the process, she demonstrated total commitment to achieving the objectives while going above and beyond the call of duty to coach and train our newer supervisors to a higher and more effective level of managing people."
— Rim Yurkus, CEO, Strategic Programs, Inc.
"I worked with Linda this past year while she was providing HR and benefit consulting services for a mutual client. She consistently demonstrated superior knowledge, technical skills, management ability, disciplined focus and personal drive that set her apart from the field. She made sure her client got its money's worth from both of us, so that is was challenging but rewarding."
— John Chenier, Senior Benefit Consultant, Gemini Group, Inc.
"I am an attorney, working with both corporate and non-profit organizations. On behalf of my clients, I frequently consult Linda regarding various employment and benefits issues. She is very knowledgable and experienced, and I can always count on a solid, in-depth and on-target answer to my questions. Linda is the consummate HR professional!"
— Joseph R. Enzor, Attorney, Enzor Law Group, P.C.
"Linda is a consummate HR professional who excels at employee relations and legal compliance. When I first worked with Linda, she helped the organization immensely by bringing a common sense approach to the HR function. As a member of the organization's senior management team, her business savvy was a welcome addition. I have since partnered with Linda and Sensible HR Consulting on projects and am continually impressed with her professionalism and ability to deliver results."
— Jack Sparks, VP/Communications, American Humane Association
"We have used Linda on several occasions at TruEffect Inc., to hire personnel, to work on HR policy, to revise the Employees Handbook and for consultation. Her work is excellent, detailed with much insight into business needs and methods to save money."
— David Olson, TruEffect, Inc.
"Linda did a terrific job of starting our company's Human Resources consulting practice and successfully satisfied our clients for the seven years she was with us. Her approach to HR is one of combining a keen business and legal understanding with common sense and humor."
— Andy Garvin, Founder & Director, FIND/SVP
"Linda is an expert on HR management with a real knack for diagnosing client needs and creating extra value for them. As a colleague she was great at cross functional cooperation and at making her colleagues look good to their clients."
— Té Revesz, Senior Project Manager, FIND/SVP
Linda Konstan, principal of LMK Associates/Sensible Human Resources Consulting, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has been responsible for directing the ongoing development of human resources functions for firms around the country. Through common sense, strategic leadership, and direction, she develops pragmatic human resource policies and programs that help shape the organization’s overall ability to develop and carry out its goals. In addition to consulting, she has held numerous positions in the human resources field, including serving as the Founder and Senior Consultant/Group Manager of a New York City human resources research consulting practice, Director of Human Resources for a scientific/technical publishing firm, and Vice President of Human Resources for a multi-branch financial institution and national nonprofit. In addition to a B.A. degree from City University of New York, she has completed numerous courses at Cornell University and Portland State University in the areas of training and development, reengineering, consulting and compensation strategies. She not only assists executives and employees with HR needs, but also possesses certificates in Mediation and Crisis Counseling, and volunteers at senior and rape crisis centers.